| Resolution Number: | 1997-B027 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Prepare Liturgical Music Supplements by and About Women |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 72 nd General Convention commend the Standing Commission on Church Music for its efforts towards preparing a supplement to The Hymnal 1982 ; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Church Music be directed to prepare an additional supplement which emphasizes liturgical music, hymns, and other songs by women composers and poets both historical and contemporary; texts and music to be included which celebrate the contributions and diversity of women in scripture, women saints, and churchwomen; and be it further
Resolved, That the sum of $25,000 be appropriated in the General Convention budget of the triennium 1998-2000 for the preparation of this supplement.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, 1997 (New York: General Convention, 1998), p. 782. |
|---|
Legislative History
| Author: | The Rt. Rev. Allen L. Bartlett, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Church Music |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(B027)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 72nd General Convention commend the Standing Commission on Church Music for its efforts towards preparing a supplement to The Hymnal 1982; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Church Music be directed to prepare an additional supplement which emphasizes liturgical music, hymns, and other songs by women composers and poets both historical and contemporary; texts and music to be included which celebrate the contributions and diversity of women in scripture, women saints, and churchwomen; and be it further
Resolved, That the sum of $25,000 be appropriated in the General Convention budget of the Triennium 1998-2000 for the preparation of this supplement.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #210)
House of Deputies
The Committee on Church Music presented its Report #5 on HB Message #210 on Resolution B027 (Hymnal Supplement), moved the resolution, and recommended concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #319)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 25.
| Abstract: | The 72nd General Convention directs the Standing Commission on Church Music to prepare and fund a liturgical music supplement by and about women. |
|---|