The Acts of Convention

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Christian Formation and Discipleship presented its Report #13 on Resolution C068 (Suicide Prevention) and moved adoption with amendment.

Original Text of Resolution:

(C068)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

That the 80th General Convention recognize that all Episcopal churches frequently find themselves on the front line of suicide intervention and suicide prevention among all age groups; and be it further

Resolved, That this General Convention recognize the good work accomplished by the Department of Faith Formation, thanks to the passage of Resolution 2018 C-014; and be it further

Resolved, That Resolution 2018 C-014 be expanded to encompass training on suicide prevention for all age groups and that training be made available to all interested and able members of Episcopal congregations; and be it further

Resolved, That the individuals involved in undertaking this work remain cognizant of its relationship to other issues of serious concern to The Episcopal Church: gun violence prevention, substance use, military service, LGBTQ+, and mental health wellness; and be it further

Resolved, That as an outreach component to this expanded suicide prevention effort that all branches of The Episcopal Church including every diocese and congregation be encouraged to lobby their respective state governments to adequately fund and implement the new 988 suicide prevention hotline; and be it further

Resolved, That the Executive Council of the General Convention administer this Resolution or refer it to the appropriate body; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget, and Finance consider a budget allocation of $200,000 for the implementation of this resolution.

Committee Amendment:

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

That the 80th General Convention recognize that all Episcopal churches frequently find themselves on the front line of suicide intervention and suicide prevention among all age groups; and be it further

Resolved, That this General Convention recognize the good work accomplished by the Department of Faith Formation, thanks to the passage of Resolution 2018 C-014; and be it further

Resolved, That Resolution 2018 C-014 be expanded to encompass training on suicide prevention for all age groups and that training be made available to all interested and able members of Episcopal congregations; and be it further

Resolved, That the individuals involved in undertaking this work remain cognizant of its relationship to other issues of serious concern to The Episcopal Church: gun violence prevention, substance use, military service, LGBTQ+, and mental health wellness; and be it further

Resolved, That as an outreach component to this expanded suicide prevention effort that all branches of The Episcopal Church including every diocese and congregation be encouraged to lobby their respective governments to adequately fund and implement the new 988 or another local suicide prevention hotline; and be it further

Resolved, That the Executive Council of the General Convention administer this Resolution or refer it to the appropriate body; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget, and Finance consider a budget allocation of $200,000 $30,000 for the implementation of this resolution.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted with amendment

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #131)