Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 2009-C064
Title: Endorse the Earth Charter
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred as Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 76th General Convention endorse the Earth Charter including its Preamble and direct the Secretary of General Convention to refer it to an interim body for recommendations as to specific action steps including the provision of biblical, theological and spiritual resources for environmental justice; and be it further

Resolved, That the 76th General Convention encourage dioceses, congregations, agencies and individuals to take action consonant with the Earth Charter locally, nationally and internationally.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), p. 709.