The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 2024-C001 |
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| Title: | Congratulate the Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Adopted as Substituted |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church congratulates the Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry for his leadership and faithful service as the 27th Presiding Bishop; and be it further
Resolved, That Bishop Curry was ordained a priest in 1978 and served parishes in North Carolina, Ohio and Maryland until his 2000 election as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina and is the author of five books and a regular guest on national and international media; and be it further
Resolved, That he was elected Presiding Bishop at the 78th General Convention in June 2015 and installed in November of that year and has served since that time as The Episcopal Church’s chief pastor, spokesperson and president and chief executive officer; and be it further
Resolved, That he has been an animated visionary and messenger of the radical, life-giving love of Jesus of Nazareth thrilling and inspiring people around the world; and be it further
Resolved, That throughout his ministry, Bishop Curry has been a prophetic leader, particularly in the areas of racial reconciliation, climate change, evangelism, immigration policy and marriage equality regularly reminding Episcopalians that they are “the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement”; and be it further
Resolved, That the House of Deputies wish Bishop Curry the blessing of health and grace in his retirement as the Presiding Bishop this coming November.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Louisville, 2024 (New York: General Convention, 2024), p. 578. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | North Carolina |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Privilege and Courtesy |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #3 on Resolution C001 (On the Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry) and moved adoption of a substitute.
Original Text of Resolution:
(C001)
That the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church give gratitude for the difference that the Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry’s extraordinary leadership and love have made, and for his witness through prayers, revivals, and sermons, wishing him Godspeed upon his retirement in 2024.
Committee Substitute:
Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church congratulates the Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry for his leadership and faithful service as the 27th Presiding Bishop; and be it further
Resolved, That Bishop Curry was ordained a priest in 1978 and served parishes in North Carolina, Ohio and Maryland until his 2000 election as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina and is the author of five books and a regular guest on national and international media; and be it further
Resolved, That he was elected Presiding Bishop at the 78th General Convention in June 2015 and installed in November of that year and has served since that time as The Episcopal Church’s chief pastor, spokesperson and president and chief executive officer; and be it further
Resolved, That he has been an animated visionary and messenger of the radical, life-giving love of Jesus of Nazareth thrilling and inspiring people around the world; and be it further
Resolved, That throughout his ministry, Bishop Curry has been a prophetic leader, particularly in the areas of racial reconciliation, climate change, evangelism, immigration policy and marriage equality regularly reminding Episcopalians that they are “the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement”; and be it further
Resolved, That the House of Deputies wish Bishop Curry the blessing of health and grace in his retirement as the Presiding Bishop this coming November.
A vote by acclamation was taken on Resolution C001.
Motion carried
Substitute resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #367)
Resolution Adopted by One House, June 28.
| Abstract: | The House of Deputies of the 81st General Convention congratulates the Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry for his leadership and faithful service as the 27th Presiding Bishop and wishes him the blessing of health and grace in his retirement. |
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