Resolution Number: 2018-D065
Title: Refer a Resolution to Authorize Two Psalters
Legislative Action Taken: Referred
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 79th General Convention authorize for use in public worship the St. Helena Psalter (Order of St. Helena, 2000), and the Psalter for the Christian People: An Inclusive Language ReVision of the Psalter of the Book of Common Prayer 1979 (Pueblo Books, 1993), under the direction of a bishop exercising ecclesiastical authority.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Austin, 2018 (New York: General Convention, 2018), p. 910.

Legislative History

Author: The Rev. Jack Zamboni
Originating House: House of Bishops
Originating Committee: Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music

House of Bishops

The House of Bishops Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music presented its Report #18 on Resolution D065 (Use of Alternative Psalters in Public Worship) and moved to refer the resolution to the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music.

Original Text of Resolution:

(D065)

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 79th General Convention authorize for use in public worship the St. Helena Psalter (Order of St. Helena, 2000), and the Psalter for the Christian People: An Inclusive Language ReVision of the Psalter of the Book of Common Prayer 1979 (Pueblo Books, 1993), under the direction of a bishop exercising ecclesiastical authority.

Motion carried

Resolution referred

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #162)

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music presented its Report #17 on HB Message #162 on Resolution D065 (Use of Alternative Psalters in Public Worship) and moved concurrence with referral to an interim body.

Motion carried

The House concurred

Resolution referred

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #327)

Resolution Referred to a Standing Commission by Both Houses.

Abstract:   The 79th General Convention refers to an interim body a resolution authorizing the St. Helena Psalter and the Psalter for the Christian People for use in public worship.