23 resolutions were found matching the query conditions.
Resolution Number | Title | Legislative Action Taken | Abstract |
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2022-A016 | Adopt Guiding Principles for World Mission | Concurred | The 80th General Convention adopts foundational Guiding Principles for mission; commends them to the Church; and encourages the creation of a network of Global Mission Advocates to share experiences with their implementation, study, and promotion. |
2022-A022 | Commend and Endorse the Work of Episcopal Migration Ministries | Concurred as Amended | The 80th General Convention commends the work of Episcopal Migration Ministries and endorses its continued ministry in responding to the needs of refugees. |
2022-A167 | Express Gratitude for Episcopal Migration Ministries | Adopted | The House of Deputies expresses gratitude to Episcopal Migration Ministries and commends its work with immigrants and refugees and advocacy for migrant and human rights. |
2022-D031 | Advocate to End Immigrant Detention and Surveillance | Concurred as Substituted | The 80th General Convention urges all Episcopalians to advocate for policies to reduce and eventually eliminate the need for the detention and surveillance of migrants. |
2022-D045 | Support the Protection of LGBTQI+ Refugees and Asylum Seekers | Concurred | The 80th General Convention requests that the Episcopal Migration Ministries highlight the issues surrounding LGBTQI+ refugees and offer information on ways congregations may support them. |
2018-A230 | Condemn Unjust Scapegoating | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention condemns political attacks and rhetoric rooted in unjust scapegoating of groups based on race, class, religion, national identity, gender, and sexuality. |
2018-D009 | Set Forth Christian Principles to Guide Responses to Human Migration | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention establishes principles to guide the church’s response to human migration, urges Episcopal bodies to continue existing advocacy and consultations with UN and ecumenical bodies to respond to the global refugee crisis. |
2015-A154 | Recognize the 75th Anniversary and Efforts of EMM | Adopted | The House of Bishops of 78th General Convention adopts a resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of Episcopal Migration Ministries and its ministry to resettle refugees in partnership with a Church-wide network. |
2015-D033 | Support Human Rights and Refugee Relief in Central America | Concurred as Amended | The 78th General Convention adopts a resolution broadly condemning violence in Central America and supports a range of activities that promote civil peace, protect refugees, and end inhumane detention practices against women, children and other vulnerable persons. |
2015-D079 | Urge Church-Wide Assistance to Undocumented Persons | Concurred as Amended | The 78th General Convention urges dioceses and congregations to provide education and resources to help undocumented persons and families learn about their rights. |
2012-B028 | Reform Refugee Policy | Concurred | The 77th General Convention urges the U.S. Congress to reform the Refugee Act of 1980 to modernize the nation’s resettlement program. |
2006-D042 | On the Topic of Opposing the "Material Support" Provisions of the Patriot Act | Rejected | The 75th General Convention rejects a resolution on the material support provisions of the Patriot Act. |
2006-D073 | On the Topic of Asylum for Persecuted Lesbian and Gay People | Rejected | The 75th General Convention rejects a resolution on asylum for persecuted lesbian and gay people. |
1997-C017 | Support Asylum Rights of Women Fleeing Mutilation | Concurred as Amended | The 72nd General Convention supports the rights of women fleeing genital mutilation to be granted refugee status and asylum in the United States. |
1997-D081 | Develop Advocacy Agenda of Refugee Admissions and Asylum | Concurred | The 72nd General Convention charges the Episcopal Migration Ministries to develop an advocacy agenda for refugee admissions, asylum and access to essential services. |
1994-D091 | Deplore Practice of Forced Abortions and Sterilization in China | Concurred As Amended | The 71st General Convention expresses its condemnation of the practice of forced abortions and sterilization in the People's Republic of China and urges the U.S. government to consider all requests for political asylum by pregnant Chinese citizens and their families. |
1988-B032 | Request the ACC to Assist With the Settlement of Refugee Bishops and Clergy | Concurred As Amended | The 69th General Convention calls for steps to be taken for the employment, support, and maintenance of Anglican bishops, clergy, and lay workers who are forced by political or military circumstances to flee their dioceses in developing countries. |
1988-C017 | Support Efforts Toward Peace in Central America | Concurred | The 69th General Convention declares its backing of Central American presidents in their attempts at regional peace. |
1985-B038 | Support the Ministry of St. Michael's Chapel to Political Refugees | Concurred As Amended | The 68th General Convention opposes deportation of the Ramon Flores family and urges the U.S. government to grant political asylum to Salvadorans and Guatemalans. |
1985-D018 | Call for Granting Immigration Status to Central American War Refugees | Concurred As Amended | The 68th General Convention reaffirms the call for the U.S. to offer safe haven to Central Americans seeking temporary refuge in our nation from civil strife in their home countries. |
1985-D113 | Request Congress to Reform Immigration Legislation | Concurred As Amended | The 68th General Convention calls the Congress to enact immigration legislation that recognizes the human realities of undocumented people in this country and that provides asylum for those fleeing political repression. |
1985-D125 | Urge Government to Grant Departure Status to Guatemalan and Haitian Refugees | Concurred As Amended | The 68th General Convention urges the U.S. government to declare extended voluntary departure status for refugees from Haiti and Guatemala. |
1982-D036 | Honor the Legal Advisor for Migration Affairs of the PBFWR | Concurred | The 67th General Convention honors the work of the late John McDowell Corn, Legal Advisor for Migration Affairs for the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief. |
Resolution Number | Title | Legislative Action Taken | Abstract |