The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 2024-A036 |
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| Title: | Amend the following: Canon III.6.5.g.4 [Preparation for Ordination] Canon III.7.11.a.2 [Return to Ordained Ministry] Canon III.8.5.h.4 [Preparation for Ordination] Canon III.9.13.a.2 [Return to the Ordained Ministry after Release and Removal] Canon III.10.1.c.4 [Of Reception of Bishops, Priests and Deacons from Other Churches] Canon III.12.8.a.2 [Release and Removal from the Ordained Ministry] |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church (“TEC”) acknowledge the expansion of its focus beyond anti-racism to racial reconciliation as confirmed in resolution Acts Only 2018-B004 Urge Common Terminology to Describe Anti-Racism Work; and be it further
Resolved, That Canon Title III.6.5.g.4 be amended to read as follows and voted on at the 81st General Convention:
Canon III.6.5.g.4
4. the Church’s teaching on racism dismantling racism and achieving racial justice and healing;
And be it further
Resolved, That Canon III.7.11.a.2 be amended to read as follows and voted on at the 81st General Convention:
III.7.11.a.2
2. Evidence of appropriate background checks, certifications and
proof of completion of applicable trainings including abuse prevention
and anti-racism dismantling racism and achieving racial justice and healing trainings;
And be it further
Resolved, That Canon III.8.5.h.4 be amended to read as follows and voted on at the 81st General Convention:
Canon III.8.5.h.4
4.the Church’s teaching on racism dismantling racism and achieving racial justice and healing;
And be it further
Resolved, That Canon III.9.13.a.2 be amended to read as follows and voted on at the 81st General Convention:
Canon III.9.13.a.2
2. Evidence of appropriate background checks, certifications and
proof of completion of applicable trainings including abuse prevention
and anti-racism dismantling racism and achieving racial justice and healing trainings;
And be it further
Resolved, That Canon III.10.1.c.4 be amended to read as follows and voted on at the 81st General Convention:
Canon III.10.1.c.4
4.training regarding the Church’s teaching on racism dismantling racism and achieving racial justice and healing;
And be it further
Resolved, That Canon III.12.8.a.2 be amended to read as follows and voted on at the 81st General Convention:
Canon III.12.8.a.2
2. Evidence of appropriate background checks, certifications and
proof of completion of applicable trainings including abuse prevention
and anti-racism dismantling racism and achieving racial justice and healing trainings;
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Louisville, 2024 (New York: General Convention, 2024), pp. 394-397. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Executive Council Committee on Anti-Racism and Reconciliation |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Constitution and Canons |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Constitution and Canons presented its Report #1 on Resolution A036 (Amend Canons to Use Approved Common Terminology to Describe Anti-Racism Work) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A036)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church (“TEC”) acknowledge the expansion of its focus beyond anti-racism to racial reconciliation as confirmed in resolution 2018 B004 Urge Common Terminology to Describe Anti-Racism Work; and be it further
Resolved, That Canon Title III.6.5.g.4 be amended to read as follows and voted on at the 81st General Convention:
Canon III.6.5.g.4
4. the Church’s teaching on racism dismantling racism and achieving racial justice and healing;
And be it further
Resolved, That Canon III.7.11.a.2 be amended to read as follows and voted on at the 81st General Convention:
III.7.11.a.2
2. Evidence of appropriate background checks, certifications and
proof of completion of applicable trainings including abuse prevention
and anti-racism dismantling racism and achieving racial justice and healing trainings;
And be it further
Resolved, That Canon III.8.5.h.4 be amended to read as follows and voted on at the 81st General Convention:
Canon III.8.5.h.4
4.the Church’s teaching on racism dismantling racism and achieving racial justice and healing;
And be it further
Resolved, That Canon III.9.13.a.2 be amended to read as follows and voted on at the 81st General Convention:
Canon III.9.13.a.2
2. Evidence of appropriate background checks, certifications and
proof of completion of applicable trainings including abuse prevention
and anti-racism dismantling racism and achieving racial justice and healing trainings;
And be it further
Resolved, That Canon III.10.1.c.4 be amended to read as follows and voted on at the 81st General Convention:
Canon III.10.1.c.4
4.training regarding the Church’s teaching on racism dismantling racism and achieving racial justice and healing;
And be it further
Resolved, That Canon III.12.8.a.2 be amended to read as follows and voted on at the 81st General Convention:
Canon III.12.8.a.2
2. Evidence of appropriate background checks, certifications and
proof of completion of applicable trainings including abuse prevention
and anti-racism dismantling racism and achieving racial justice and healing trainings;
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #38)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Constitution and Canons presented its Report #32 on HB Message #38 on Resolution A036 (Amend Canons to Use Approved Common Terminology to Describe Anti-Racism Work) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #200)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, June 26.
| Report Reference: | Executive Council: Report of the Committee on Anti-Racism, Reports to the 81st General Convention, 2024. |
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| Abstract: | The 81st General Convention amends various canons to use approved common terminology to describe anti-racism work. |