Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 1994-A046
Title: Recruit and Retain People of Color for Lay Ministry and Leadership
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 71st General Convention move one more step towards eliminating institutional racism from the Episcopal Church by strengthening the recruitment and retention of people of color for lay ministry and diocesan and parish leadership, including, but not limited to, membership on vestries, positions of senior and junior wardens, election as delegates to diocesan conventions, and membership on diocesan executive councils; and urge that diocesan Commissions on Racism report to the Executive Council on the progress in these areas prior to the 72nd General Convention.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 1994 (New York: General Convention, 1995), p. 147.