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Resolution Number: 1982-A117
Title: Request the Dioceses to Establish Stewardship Committees
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That each Diocese which has not already done so be requested to establish a diocesan Stewardship Committee, to educate and encourage local congregations in matters of stewardship, to work with the national Stewardship Office and the Standing Commission on Stewardship for the continued strengthening of our witness to the world of our gratitude for God's bounty in our lives.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1982 (New York: General Convention, 1983), p. C-112.

Legislative History

Author: The Standing Commission on Stewardship and Development
Originating House: House of Deputies
Originating Committee: Committee on Church Support

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(A117)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That each Diocese be encouraged to establish a diocesan Stewardship Committee, to educate and encourage local congregations in matters of stewardship, to work with the national Stewardship Office and the Standing Commission on Stewardship for the continued strengthening of our witness to the world of our gratitude for God's bounty in our lives.

The Committee recommended adoption of the resolution as amended by the Committee.

Deputy Philip Masquellette of Texas proposed a further amendment to Resolution A-117.

Proposed Amendment:

Not Currently Available

The amendment was accepted by the Committee.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #14)

House of Bishops

On the fourth day, the Secretary read:

HD Message #14 --Diocesan Stewardship Committees (A-117A).

The House concurred

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #46)

Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 8.

Report Reference:   Standing Commission on Stewardship and Development, Reports to the 67th General Convention, 1982, pp. 327-333.
Abstract:   The 67th General Convention requests that each diocese establish a stewardship committee.