Resolution Number: | 2015-C015 |
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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. |
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Legislative History
Author: | Diocese of Connecticut |
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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 #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. |
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