17 resolutions were found matching the query conditions.
Resolution Number | Title | Legislative Action Taken | Abstract |
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2018-B028 | Support Transformational Giving and the Biblical Tithe | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention encourages transformational giving through the biblical tithe of 10% and requests funding for The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS). |
2009-D055 | Reaffirm Tithe as Minimum Standard of Giving | Concurred | The 76th General Convention reaffirms the tithe as the minimum standard of giving for Episcopalians, and requests publication of the names of bishops and deputies who are personally committed to tithing. |
2003-A135 | Encourage All Members to Develop a Personal Spiritual Discipline | Concurred as Amended | The 74th General Convention encourages all members of the Church to develop a personal spiritual discipline which includes tithing, prayer and study, Sabbath time, and corporate worship. |
2000-A106 | Adopt the Stewardship Statement and Affirm Tithing | Concurred | The 73rd General Convention adopts the Stewardship Statement and affirms the practice of tithing. |
2000-C005 | On the Topic of Funding the National Church Through a Diocesan Tithe | Rejected | The 73rd General Convention rejects a resolution to fund the national Church through a diocesan tithe. |
1997-A066 | Develop Educational Program on Planned Giving and Tithe | Concurred | The 72nd General Convention directs the Executive Council and Church Center to develop an educational program on planned giving and the tithe. |
1997-A138 | Affirm the Tithe As the Minimum Standard of Giving | Concurred As Substituted and Amended | The 72nd General Convention affirms the tithe as the minimum standard of giving and calls dioceses, congregations and individuals to accept, adopt and teach this model of stewardship. |
1994-A120 | Reaffirm the Tithe As the Minimum Standard of Giving | Concurred | The 71st General Convention affirms the tithe as the minimum standard of giving through the signatures of the deputies and bishops of the Convention. |
1991-A187 | On the Topic of Tithes and Bequests | Rejected | The 70th General Convention rejects the resolution reaffirming the tithe as the minimum standard of giving and reaffirming the importance of including charitable contributions in wills. |
1991-A188 | Reaffirm 50/50 Giving and Publish Diocesan and Congregational Giving | Concurred | The 70th General Convention reaffirms its position on giving to others as much as we spend on ourselves. |
1991-A189 | Reaffirm Resolution on Financial Pledging | Concurred | The 70th General Convention reaffirms its position urging each household to tithe through their congregation toward the mission of the Church. |
1988-A164 | Affirm the Tithe As the Standard of Giving and Signify by Signatures | Concurred As Amended | The 69th General Convention affirms the tithe as the minimum standard of giving for Episcopalians and each bishop and deputy pledges to tithe or to work towards tithing. |
1988-A165 | Commend the Stewardship Survey and Report on Tithing | Concurred | The 69th General Convention commends the 1987 Tithing Survey and asks that it be circulated as a model for discussion and action. |
1988-D165 | Urge Each Household to Make a Financial Pledge | Concurred As Substituted | The 69th General Convention urges each household to make a financial pledge to the Church through its congregation. |
1985-A148 | Study the Funding System and Voluntary Percentage Giving | Concurred | The 68th General Convention directs that Stewardship and Development Commission to study the funding of the national program with special attention to voluntary percentage giving. |
1985-D140 | Encourage Congregations to Accept the Practice of Giving to Others | Concurred As Amended | The 68th General Convention encourages congregations and dioceses to accept the practice of giving to others as much as they spend on themselves. |
1982-A116 | Affirm the Tithe As the Standard of Giving | Concurred As Amended | The 67th General Convention affirms the tithe as the minimum standard of giving for Episcopalians and each bishop and deputy pledges to tithe or to work towards tithing. |
Resolution Number | Title | Legislative Action Taken | Abstract |