| Resolution Number: | 2000-D083 |
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| Title: | Support Ministry to Those Suffering from Post-Abortion Stress |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church acknowledge that some men and women suffer from post-abortion stress; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church call for the Church to embrace and minister to men and women who have participated in an abortion and who may feel the need for pastoral and sacramental ministries of this church; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church urge parishes to become safe communities for women and men to talk about their abortion experience and to receive pastoral care directed at the healing process; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church encourage its clergy to become informed about the symptoms and behaviors associated with post-abortion stress; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church direct parishes to make available contact information for counseling agencies that offer programs to address post-abortion stress for all seeking help.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 2000 (New York: General Convention, 2001), p. 654f. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(D083)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church acknowledge that some men and women suffer from post-abortion stress; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church call for the Church to embrace and minister to post-abortive men and women who may feel the need to confess and receive absolution for participating in an abortion; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church urge parishes to become safe communities for women and men to talk about their abortion experience and to receive pastoral care directed at the healing process; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church encourage its clergy to become informed about the symptoms and behaviors associated with Post-Abortion Stress; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church direct parishes to make available contact information for counseling agencies that offer programs to address Post-Abortion Stress for all seeking help.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church acknowledge that some men and women suffer from post-abortion stress; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church call for the Church to embrace and minister to post-abortive men and women who have participated in an abortion and who may feel the need to confess and receive absolution for participating in an abortion for pastoral and sacramental ministries of this church; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church urge parishes to become safe communities for women and men to talk about their abortion experience and to receive pastoral care directed at the healing process; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church encourage its clergy to become informed about the symptoms and behaviors associated with Ppost-Aabortion Sstress; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church direct parishes to make available contact information for counseling agencies that offer programs to address Ppost-Aabortion Sstress for all seeking help.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #210)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Social and Urban Affairs presented its Report #30 on HB Message #210 on Resolution D083 (Ministry to Men and Women Suffering from Post Abortive Stress) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #244)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 14.
| Abstract: | The 73rd General Convention expresses concern for and supports ministry to those suffering from post abortion stress. |
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