Resolution Number: 1973-D037
Title: Examines Ministry to Those Suffering from Addiction
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred as Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 64th General Convention, meeting in Louisville, urge each Diocese, through local Departments of Christian Social Relations or otherwise, to examine its own resources and record in motivating and supporting effective and useful ministries to clerical and lay family [sic] and communities suffering from problems related to alcohol and other drug problems of life, so that needed resources and competencies will be developed; and be it further

Resolved, That Diocesan and Church-related resources, including the highly recommended "North Conway Gives Healing", which now possess skill and competence consider taking compassionate responsibility, in co-operation with such organizations as Alcoholics Anonymous and the Recovered Alcoholic Clergy Association, in assisting the whole Church, by sharing experience and resources in the area.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Louisville, 1973 (New York: General Convention, 1973), p. 297.
  
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