| Resolution Number: | 2022-D093 |
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| Title: | Ensure Broad Representation in All Areas of Discernment |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Substituted |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention acknowledges the hurt, pain, and unequal treatment of any historically marginalized persons in The Episcopal Church in past and current discernment processes leading to ordination and in episcopal election processes; and be it further
Resolved, That in the process of discernment for ordination as Deacon or Priest, dioceses are expected to ensure that persons nominated have access to companions who are competent in the race, ethnicity, culture, and background of the person nominated, and who are knowledgeable concerning the discernment process and the applicable canons regarding formation and ordination; and be it further
Resolved, That in the discernment of the vocation of a Bishop through election in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Convention of the Diocese, dioceses are expected to ensure that equal accommodation is made for the participation of all persons entitled to vote in the election.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), p. 488. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Mrs. Heather Rodriguez |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Ministry |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Ministry presented its Report #14 on Resolution D093 (Broad Representation in Discernment Processes) and moved adoption of a substitute.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D093)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church affirms that inherent in the non-discrimination rights of Candidates in diocesan discernment processes is the inclusion of other persons broadly representative of the diocese's racial and ethnic diversity and background as defined in Canon III.1.2 concerning access to discernment processes; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses shall be encouraged to ensure that Candidates for discernment processes have access to an advocate within the discernment process who represents the Candidate racial and ethnic diversity or background as defined in Canon III.1.2. When such persons are not available a suitable advocate is assigned who is culturally competent and knowledgeable concerning the Candidate's background. This advocate shall have a voice throughout the discernment process.
Committee Substitute:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 80th General Convention acknowledges the hurt, pain, and unequal treatment of any historically marginalized persons in The Episcopal Church in past and current discernment processes leading to ordination and in episcopal election processes; and be it further
Resolved, That in the process of discernment for ordination as Deacon or Priest, dioceses are expected to ensure that persons nominated have access to companions who are competent in the race, ethnicity, culture, and background of the person nominated, and who are knowledgeable concerning the discernment process and the applicable canons regarding formation and ordination; and be it further
Resolved, That in the discernment of the vocation of a Bishop through election in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Convention of the Diocese, dioceses are expected to ensure that equal accommodation is made for the participation of all persons entitled to vote in the election.
Motion carried
Substitute resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #167)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Ministry presented its Report #30 on HB Message #167 on Resolution D093 (Broad Representation in Discernment Processes) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #245)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 10.
| Abstract: | The 80th General Convention expects dioceses to give to individuals in the process of discernment for ordination access to culturally competent and knowledgeable mentors. |
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