Resolution Number: 2022-A060
Title: Endorse Guidelines for Expansive and Inclusive Language
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 80th General Convention adopt The Guidelines for Expansive and Inclusive Language, contained in the reports to the 80th General Convention of the Task Force on Liturgical and Prayer Book Revision and the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, as the working principles for the revision and development of liturgical materials of The Episcopal Church; and be it further

Resolved, That the 80th General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to follow these guidelines as they develop revised and new liturgical materials; and be it further

Resolved, That when liturgical materials in languages other than English are developed for use in The Episcopal Church that they follow, to the greatest degree possible, the spirit and intent of these guidelines; and be it further

Resolved, That the 80th General Convention commend these guidelines to all persons who write or speak on behalf of the church for their serious reflection and consideration.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), p. 444.

Legislative History

Author: Task Force on Liturgical and Prayer Book Revision
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 #8 on Resolution A060 (Endorse Guidelines for Expansive and Inclusive Language) and moved adoption.

Original Text of Resolution:

(A060)

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,

That the 80th General Convention adopt The Guidelines for Expansive and Inclusive Language, contained in the reports to the 80th General Convention of the Task Force on Liturgical and Prayer Book Revision and the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, as the working principles for the revision and development of liturgical materials of The Episcopal Church; and be it further

Resolved, That the 80th General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to follow these guidelines as they develop revised and new liturgical materials; and be it further

Resolved, That when liturgical materials in languages other than English are developed for use in The Episcopal Church that they follow, to the greatest degree possible, the spirit and intent of these guidelines; and be it further

Resolved, That the 80th General Convention commend these guidelines to all persons who write or speak on behalf of the church for their serious reflection and consideration.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #37)

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music presented its Report #76 on HB Message #37 on Resolution A060 (Endorse Guidelines for Expansive and Inclusive Language) and moved concurrence.

Motion carried

The House concurred

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #216)

Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 10.

Report Reference:   Task Force on Liturgical and Prayer Book Revision, Reports to the 80th General Convention, 2022, pp. 620-650.
Abstract:   The 80th General Convention adopts The Guidelines for Expansive and Inclusive Language as working principles for the development of liturgical materials, directs the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to follow these guidelines, and commends them to all persons who write or speak on behalf of The Episcopal Church.
Notes:  

Deputy Pryor of Ohio moved to remove Resolution A060 from the Consent Calendar. Motion defeated due to failure to meet the requirements established by Special Rules of Order X002.