Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 1982-A040
Title: Recognize the Role of the Consultation on Church Union
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That this 67th General Convention of the Episcopal Church recognize [the] Consultation on Church Union as a principal place for dialogue with many Churches as well as a unique opportunity for dialogue with three predominantly Black Churches; and be it further

Resolved, That this 67th General Convention express its gratitude for the "emerging theological consensus" reflected in the document In Quest of a Church of Christ Uniting and direct the Episcopal delegation to the Consultation to press for re-examination of those portions of the document noted as matters of concern in the Response of the Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1982 (New York: General Convention, 1983), p. C-50.