| Resolution Number: | 1997-B027 | |
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| Title: | Prepare Liturgical Music Supplements by and About Women | |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred | |
| Final Text: | ||
Resolved, That the 72 nd General Convention commend the Standing Commission on Church Music for its efforts towards preparing a supplement to The Hymnal 1982 ; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Church Music be directed to prepare an additional supplement which emphasizes liturgical music, hymns, and other songs by women composers and poets both historical and contemporary; texts and music to be included which celebrate the contributions and diversity of women in scripture, women saints, and churchwomen; and be it further
Resolved, That the sum of $25,000 be appropriated in the General Convention budget of the triennium 1998-2000 for the preparation of this supplement.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, 1997 (New York: General Convention, 1998), p. 782. |
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