The Acts of Convention

Resolved, That the 73rd General Convention recognize the ministry of communication as an essential component of the mission of the Episcopal Church and a priority for sustained budgetary support; and be it further

Resolved, That the Episcopal Church recognize that effective communication is not a task to be accomplished but a ministry in which the whole community is engaged; and be it further

Resolved, That proactive communication focus on mission and outreach, on a broad and open discussion of the critical issues before the Church, and on opportunities for service and ministry; and be it further

Resolved, That, insofar as possible, a multi-faceted, convergence approach to Episcopal Church communication include diocesan newspapers, parish newsletters, public media campaigns, mass media, web development, audio-visual programs, open or closed captioning, and various other new technologies such as e-mail and electronic-conferencing; and be it further

Resolved, That because people communicate in multiple ways, including signing, Braille, and many spoken and written languages, church communication needs to encompass this diversity to be effective.