Resolution Number: 2015-C015
Title: Refer a Resolution to Amend the Baptismal Covenant
Legislative Action Taken: Referred
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 78th General Convention authorize the trial addition to the Baptismal Covenant of a sixth question concerning our responsibility as baptized Christians to care for God's creation; and be it further

Resolved, That the additional question and response be worded as follows:

"Will you cherish the wondrous works of God, and protect the beauty and integrity of all creation?

I will, with God's help." ; and be it further

Resolved, That use of this additional question and response be authorized for trial use as part of the Baptismal Covenant for the triennium 2016-2018.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 841.

Legislative History

Author: Diocese of Connecticut
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 #19 on Resolution C015 (Addition to Baptismal Covenant Language) and moved to refer the resolution to a CCAB.

Original Text of Resolution:

(C015)

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 78th General Convention authorize the trial addition to the Baptismal Covenant of a sixth question concerning our responsibility as baptized Christians to care for God's creation; and be it further

Resolved, That the additional question and response be worded as follows:

"Will you cherish the wondrous works of God, and protect the beauty and integrity of all creation?

I will, with God's help." ; and be it further

Resolved, That use of this additional question and response be authorized for trial use as part of the Baptismal Covenant for the triennium 2016 - 2018.

Motion carried

Resolution referred

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #129)

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music presented its Report #18 on HB Message #129 on Resolution C015 (Addition to Baptismal Covenant Language) and moved concurrence with referral to a CCAB.

Motion carried

The House concurred

Resolution referred

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #272)

Resolution Referred to a Standing Commission by Both Houses.

Abstract:   The 78th General Convention refers to a Standing Commission a resolution to authorize the trial addition of affirmation in the Baptismal Covenant on the care of God's creation.