This resolution just passed the House of Deputies. It now goes to the Bishops.
Resolved, the House of _____ concurring, That Title III, Canon 1, Sec. 2 of the Canons of the Episcopal Church be amended to read: No person shall be denied access to the discernment process for any ministry, lay or ordained, in this Church because of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression of gender identity, disabilities or age, except as otherwise provided by these Canons of the Episcopal Church. No right to licensing, ordination, or election is hereby established.
Dean Brian Baker
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Jul 13, 2009
D025, D019, A089! Busy days! by Megan Anderson
On Friday night a group of us attended the Integrity Eucharist. Bishop Barbara Harris preached an amazing sermon on the inclusion of all the baptized in the life of the church. I recommend that you find the full text of her sermon! It was such a great experience to join with so many other voices to give thanks for everyone’s ministry and belonging.
On Saturday morning I went to the structure committee hearing on D066 to voice opinion on this youth presence resolution. The resolution calls for the restructuring of the election process. It also requests a vote for these representatives. Although the resolution has some problems, it is going to be worked on in sub-committee for revision. I plan to follow this revision.
This morning was the General Convention United Thank Offering Eucharist. It was amazing to gather with 9,000 other Episcopalians to give thanks for our church and its mission. The UTO Service is one of my favorites at convention.
This afternoon the house of deputies voted on some exciting resolutions! The highlights included D025, D019, and A089. After much debate, amendments, and votes by order, we passed D025, which calls for the full inclusion of our LGBT sisters and brothers in the life of the church, even ordained ministry. I found the language to be very eloquent and inclusive. I think this is an authentic statement of our ministry in the church right now. This gives me much hope for the future. D019 calls for 1% of the budget funds to be allocated for the Millennium Development Goals. It is great to recommit to combating these pressing matters of poverty and inequality in the world. A089 finally passed after some debate. This resolution calls the church to address the Christian history of anti-Judaism in the Christian scriptures and liturgy. While this history is painful, I think we can learn a lot from acknowledging past history. We can learn and grow from it.
I am off to a Structure committee hearing on legislative committee selection in about six hours. Wow these days long. These long and tiring days are filled with good work, good spirit, and good friendship.
On Saturday morning I went to the structure committee hearing on D066 to voice opinion on this youth presence resolution. The resolution calls for the restructuring of the election process. It also requests a vote for these representatives. Although the resolution has some problems, it is going to be worked on in sub-committee for revision. I plan to follow this revision.
This morning was the General Convention United Thank Offering Eucharist. It was amazing to gather with 9,000 other Episcopalians to give thanks for our church and its mission. The UTO Service is one of my favorites at convention.
This afternoon the house of deputies voted on some exciting resolutions! The highlights included D025, D019, and A089. After much debate, amendments, and votes by order, we passed D025, which calls for the full inclusion of our LGBT sisters and brothers in the life of the church, even ordained ministry. I found the language to be very eloquent and inclusive. I think this is an authentic statement of our ministry in the church right now. This gives me much hope for the future. D019 calls for 1% of the budget funds to be allocated for the Millennium Development Goals. It is great to recommit to combating these pressing matters of poverty and inequality in the world. A089 finally passed after some debate. This resolution calls the church to address the Christian history of anti-Judaism in the Christian scriptures and liturgy. While this history is painful, I think we can learn a lot from acknowledging past history. We can learn and grow from it.
I am off to a Structure committee hearing on legislative committee selection in about six hours. Wow these days long. These long and tiring days are filled with good work, good spirit, and good friendship.
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