| Resolution Number: | 2022-A022 |
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| Title: | Commend and Endorse the Work of Episcopal Migration Ministries |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention commend the work and mission of Episcopal Migration Ministries, specifically its faithful ministry of welcome and love to more than 100,000 refugees through its 40 year-old Resettlement Program and its 80 year-old Church Engagement Program; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention reaffirm that The Gospel of Jesus Christ calls us to welcome the stranger and respect the dignity of every human being and that those fleeing persecution have a particular claim on our attention and concern as they seek a life of dignity and peace in the face of oppression; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention endorse the continued ministry of Episcopal Migration Ministries in responding to the needs of refugees, even as the number allowed to enter the United States has been greatly reduced in recent years, and working with the Church through the Church Engagement Program to minister to asylum seekers, those in detention, and all migrants.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), p. 439. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Standing Commission on World Mission |
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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 #3 on Resolution A022 (Commend the Work of Episcopal Migration Ministries) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A022)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 80th General Convention commend the work and mission of Episcopal Migration Ministries, specifically its faithful ministry of welcome and love to more than 95,000 refugees through its 40 year-old Resettlement Program and its 80 year-old Church Engagement Program; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention reaffirm that The Gospel of Jesus Christ calls us to welcome the stranger and respect the dignity of every human being and that those fleeing persecution have a particular claim on our attention and concern as they seek a life of dignity and peace in the face of oppression; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention endorse the continued ministry of Episcopal Migration Ministries in responding to the needs of refugees, even as the number allowed to enter the United States has been greatly reduced in recent years, and working with the Church through the Church Engagement Program to minister to asylum seekers, those in detention, and all migrants.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 80th General Convention commend the work and mission of
Episcopal Migration Ministries, specifically its faithful ministry of
welcome and love to more than 95,000 100,000 refugees through its 40 year-old Resettlement Program and its 80 year-old Church Engagement Program; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention reaffirm that The Gospel of Jesus Christ calls us to welcome the stranger and respect the dignity of every human being and that those fleeing persecution have a particular claim on our attention and concern as they seek a life of dignity and peace in the face of oppression; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention endorse the continued ministry of Episcopal Migration Ministries in responding to the needs of refugees, even as the number allowed to enter the United States has been greatly reduced in recent years, and working with the Church through the Church Engagement Program to minister to asylum seekers, those in detention, and all migrants.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #4)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on World Mission presented its Report #10 on HB Message #4 on Resolution A022 (Commend the Work of Episcopal Migration Ministries) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #190)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 10.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on World Mission, Reports to the 80th General Convention, 2022, pp. 433-465. |
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| Abstract: | The 80th General Convention commends the work of Episcopal Migration Ministries and endorses its continued ministry in responding to the needs of refugees. |