The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 1982-A041 |
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| Title: | Authorize Trial Use of Eucharistic Prayers in Special Ecumenical Circumstances |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That this 67th General Convention authorize, subject to the approval of the diocesan Bishop, for trial use in special circumstances of ecumenical worship or for use in special study sessions, that certain document entitled Word, Bread, Cup published by Forward Movement Publications and copyrighted 1978 by the Executive Committee of the Consultation on Church Union, stating preference for Eucharist Prayers #1 and #2 and excluding #5, and that certain document An Order of Worship for the Proclamation of the Word of God and the Celebration of the Lord's Supper --provided that an ordained priest of this Church is the celebrant, or one of the celebrants, at a con-celebrated service; provided that the elements used are those used by our Lord, himself, namely bread and wine; provided further that any of the blessed elements remaining at the end of the service be reverently consumed; and provided further that the guidelines for interim eucharistic sharing authorized by the 65th General Convention be observed ( Journal, 1976; pp. C-89, C-90).
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1982 (New York: General Convention, 1983), p. C-51. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Ecumenical Relations |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(A041)
Whereas, the 65th and 66th General Conventions authorized for use on ecumenical occasions that certain document entitled An Order for the Proclamation of the Word of God and the Celebration of the Lord's Supper published by the Forward Movement Publications and copyrighted 1978 by the Executive Committee of the Consultation on Church Union; and
Whereas, the participation of Episcopalians in eucharistic sharing has proved helpful as we seek to "grow our way toward unity"; therefore be it
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That this 67th General Convention authorize, subject to the approval of the diocesan Bishop, for trial use in special circumstances of ecumenical worship or for use in special study sessions, that certain document entitled Word, Bread, Cup published by Forward Movement Publications and copyrighted 1978 by the Executive Committee of the Consultation on Church Union, stating preference for Eucharist Prayers #1 and #2 and excluding #5, and that certain document An Order of Worship for the Proclamation of the Word of God and the Celebration of the Lord's Supper--provided that an ordained priest of this Church is the celebrant, or one of the celebrants, at a con-celebrated service; provided that the elements used are those used by our Lord, himself, namely bread and wine; provided further that any of the blessed elements remaining at the end of the service be reverently consumed; and provided further that the guidelines for interim eucharistic sharing authorized by the 65th General Convention be observed ( Journal, 1976; pp. C-89, C-90).
The Committee moved the adoption of Resolution A-41.
Seconded by the Bishop of Southern Virginia.
Motion carried
[Resolution adopted]
(Communicated to House of Deputies in HB Message #39)
House of Deputies
On the seventh day, the Chairman of the Committee on Ecumenical Relations presented its Report #5, on Resolution A-41 (Use of COCU Liturgies).
The Committee recommended concurrence with House of Bishops Message #39, and that the resolution be adopted without amendment.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #95)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 11.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations, Reports to the 67th General Convention, 1982, pp. 41-69. |
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| Abstract: | The 67th General Convention authorizes for trial use the 1978 COCU document entitled, Word, Bread, Cup. |