| Resolution Number: | 2018-A215 |
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| Title: | Express Solidarity with the Diocese of Venezuela |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 79th General Convention acknowledge the difficult circumstances the nation of Venezuela faces; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention express its solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Venezuela as it continues to further the mission and ministry of The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention call on The Episcopal Church to pray regularly and advocate for a peaceful resolution of the crisis facing our sisters and brothers in Venezuela, and urge continued support for all Venezuelans, including those who have migrated to other countries; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention urge the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church to designate the first Sunday in October as a day of prayer throughout The Episcopal Church for the Episcopal Diocese of Venezuela and the people of Venezuela.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Austin, 2018 (New York: General Convention, 2018), pp. 543-544. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Legislative Committee on World Mission (meeting jointly) |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | World Mission |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on World Mission presented its Report #11 on Resolution A215 (Solidarity with the People of Venezuela) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A215)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 79th General Convention acknowledge the difficult circumstances the nation of Venezuela faces; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention express its solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Venezuela as it continues to further the mission and ministry of The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention call on The Episcopal Church to pray and advocate for a peaceful resolution of the crisis facing our sisters and brothers in Venezuela, and urge continued support for those seeking protection in neighboring countries; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention urge the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church to designate a day of prayer throughout The Episcopal Church for the Episcopal Diocese of Venezuela and the people of Venezuela.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 79th General Convention acknowledge the difficult circumstances the nation of Venezuela faces; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention express its solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Venezuela as it continues to further the mission and ministry of The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention call on The Episcopal Church to
pray regularly and advocate for a peaceful resolution of the crisis
facing our sisters and brothers in Venezuela, and urge continued support for
all Venezuelans, including those who have migrated to other
countries those seeking protection in neighboring
countries; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention urge the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church to designate the first Sunday in October as a day of prayer throughout The Episcopal Church for the Episcopal Diocese of Venezuela and the people of Venezuela.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #154)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on World Mission presented its Report #11 on HB Message #154 on Resolution A215 (Solidarity with the People of Venezuela) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #321)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 12.
| Abstract: | The 79th General Convention expresses solidarity with the Diocese of Venezuela and prayerful support for peaceful resolution of the crisis affecting all Venezuelans. |
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