Resolution Number: | 2015-C015 | |
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Title: | Refer a Resolution to Amend the Baptismal Covenant | |
Legislative Action Taken: | Referred | |
Final Text: |
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention authorize the trial addition to the Baptismal Covenant of a sixth question concerning our responsibility as baptized Christians to care for God's creation; and be it further
Resolved, That the additional question and response be worded as follows:
"Will you cherish the wondrous works of God, and protect the beauty and integrity of all creation?
I will, with God's help." ; and be it further
Resolved, That use of this additional question and response be authorized for trial use as part of the Baptismal Covenant for the triennium 2016-2018.
Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 841. |
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