The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 2024-A088 |
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| Title: | Consult with the Office of Global Partnerships |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 81st General Convention commend the work and mission of the Office of Global Partnerships, specifically the faithful ministry of its partnership officers for Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East; and be it further
Resolved, That General Convention strongly encourage all dioceses, parishes, individuals and organizations engaging in or considering global mission in these geographic areas to connect and consult with the Office of Global Partnerships (and the regional partnership officers) as partners in mission in order to more fully and deeply fulfill the mission of the Church to seek and serve Christ in all people and uphold and advocate for the values of God’s liberating love throughout the world.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Louisville, 2024 (New York: General Convention, 2024), p. 469. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Standing Commission on World Mission |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | World Mission |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on World Mission presented its Report #2 on Resolution A088 (Consult with the Office of Global Partnerships) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A088)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 81st General Convention commend the work and mission of the Office of Global Partnerships, specifically the faithful ministry of its partnership officers for Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East; and be it further
Resolved, That General Convention strongly encourage all dioceses, parishes, individuals and organizations engaging in or considering global mission in these geographic areas to connect and consult with the Office of Global Partnerships (and the regional partnership officers) as partners in mission in order to more fully and deeply fulfill the mission of the Church to seek and serve Christ in all people and uphold and advocate for the values of God’s liberating love throughout the world.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #52)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on World Mission presented its Report #15 on HB Message #52 on Resolution A088 (Consult with the Office of Global Partnerships) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #257)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, June 27.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on World Mission, Reports to the 81st General Convention, 2024. |
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| Abstract: | The 81st General Convention commends the work and mission of the Office of Global Partnerships and encourages dioceses, parishes, individuals, and organizations engaged in global mission to connect with the Office of Global Partnerships as partners in mission. |