| Resolution Number: | 2009-A178 |
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| Title: | Encourage Support and Special Offering for ERD |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church encourage dioceses, congregations and individuals to remember and support the life-saving work of Episcopal Relief and Development during Lent through prayer and a special offering that will help heal a hurting world; and be it further
Resolved, That any costs incurred by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society to implement this action shall be reimbursed by Episcopal Relief and Development, provided such costs are approved by Episcopal Relief and Development in advance.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), p. 790. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Episcopal Relief and Development |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music presented its Report #18 on Resolution A178 (Establish the First Sunday in Lent as Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A178)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church dedicate the first Sunday in Lent as Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday and that congregations and individuals be encouraged to support Episcopal Relief and Development’s life-saving work through prayer and a special offering that will help heal a hurting world; and be it further
Resolved, That any costs incurred by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society to implement this action shall be reimbursed by Episcopal Relief and Development, provided such costs are approved by Episcopal Relief and Development in advance.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 76th General
Convention of The Episcopal Church dedicate the first Sunday in Lent as
Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday and that congregations and individuals
be encouraged to support Episcopal Relief and Development’s life-saving
workencourage dioceses, congregations and individuals to remember
and support the life-saving work of Episcopal Relief and Development during
Lent through prayer and a special offering that will help heal a hurting
world; and be it further
Resolved, That any costs incurred by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society to implement this action shall be reimbursed by Episcopal Relief and Development, provided such costs are approved by Episcopal Relief and Development in advance.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #216)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music presented its Report #17 on Resolution A178 (Establish the First Sunday in Lent as Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #361)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 17.
| Report Reference: | Episcopal Relief and Development, Reports to the 76th General Convention, 2009, pp. 748-752. |
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| Abstract: | The 76th General Convention encourages support for the work of Episcopal Relief and Development during Lent through prayer and a special offering with the associated costs reimbursed as appropriate. |