| Resolution Number: | 2015-A068 |
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| Title: | Begin Translating Liturgies into Creole, French and Spanish |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, in cooperation with the Custodian of the Book of Common Prayer, be directed to begin work on translation of portions of the Book of Common Prayer and/or other authorized liturgical resources into French, Creole, and Spanish, according to the principles outlined in Canon II.3.5; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $40,000 for the implementation of this resolution; $20,000 to be allocated for work on French and Creole translations; and $20,000 for work on Spanish translations.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 680. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music presented its Report #5 on Resolution A068 (Translate Portions of Book of Common Prayer) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A068)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, in cooperation with the Custodian of the Book of Common Prayer, be directed to begin work on translation of portions of the Book of Common Prayer into French, Creole, and Spanish, according to the principles outlined in Canon II.3.5; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $40,000 for the implementation of this resolution; $20,000 to be allocated for work on French and Creole translations; and $20,000 for work on Spanish translations.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, in cooperation with the Custodian of the Book of Common Prayer, be directed to begin work on translation of portions of the Book of Common Prayer and/or other authorized liturgical resources into French, Creole, and Spanish, according to the principles outlined in Canon II.3.5; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $40,000 for the implementation of this resolution; $20,000 to be allocated for work on French and Creole translations; and $20,000 for work on Spanish translations.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #31)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music presented its Report #8 on HB Message #31 on Resolution A068 (Translate Portions of Book of Common Prayer) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #103)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, June 29.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, Reports to the 78th General Convention, 2015, pp. 393-424. |
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| Abstract: | The 78th General Convention directs the translation of portions of the Book of Common Prayer and other liturgical resources into Creole, French and Spanish. |