The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 2024-D001 |
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| Title: | Commend the Episcopal Communicators Organization and Celebrate their 50th Anniversary |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 81st General Convention commends the work of Episcopal Communicators, a professional organization created to foster community that inspires and supports excellence in church communications through year-round virtual education opportunities, annual conference, networking, active listserv for troubleshooting communication challenges, and resource sharing; and be it further
Resolved, That the 81st General Convention celebrates Episcopal Communicators during its 50th anniversary, with its origins coming out of an assembly of diocesan editors in coordination with The Episcopal Church Center; Episcopal Communicators has increased the presence and capacity of church communications in The Episcopal Church and has continued the partnership with church leadership through the Office of Communication of The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That communicators in The Episcopal Church are integral to furthering the Gospel and communications is an essential component of every ministry of the Church including formation, evangelism, worship, and community engagement within and beyond The Episcopal Church.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Louisville, 2024 (New York: General Convention, 2024), p. 880. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Ms. Liz Williams |
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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 #2 on Resolution D001 (Commend the Episcopal Communicators Organization and Celebrate their 50th Anniversary) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D001)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,
That the 81st General Convention commends the work of Episcopal Communicators, a professional organization created to foster community that inspires and supports excellence in church communications through year-round virtual education opportunities, annual conference, networking, active listserv for troubleshooting communication challenges, and resource sharing; and be it further
Resolved, That the 81st General Convention celebrates Episcopal Communicators during its 50th anniversary, with its origins coming out of an assembly of diocesan editors in coordination with The Episcopal Church Center; Episcopal Communicators has increased the presence and capacity of church communications in The Episcopal Church and has continued the partnership with church leadership through the Office of Communication of The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That communicators in The Episcopal Church are integral to furthering the Gospel and communications is an essential component of every ministry of the Church including formation, evangelism, worship, and community engagement within and beyond The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That church, diocesan, and organizational leadership support communications staff with necessary resources and training required for professional communications and recognizes the value and community Episcopal Communicators can provide; and be it further
Resolved, That all communication professionals in dioceses, congregations, and Episcopal Church-related organizations are encouraged to become members of Episcopal Communicators.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,
That the 81st General Convention commends the work of Episcopal Communicators, a professional organization created to foster community that inspires and supports excellence in church communications through year-round virtual education opportunities, annual conference, networking, active listserv for troubleshooting communication challenges, and resource sharing; and be it further
Resolved, That the 81st General Convention celebrates Episcopal Communicators during its 50th anniversary, with its origins coming out of an assembly of diocesan editors in coordination with The Episcopal Church Center; Episcopal Communicators has increased the presence and capacity of church communications in The Episcopal Church and has continued the partnership with church leadership through the Office of Communication of The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That communicators in The Episcopal Church are
integral to furthering the Gospel and communications is an essential
component of every ministry of the Church including formation,
evangelism, worship, and community engagement within and beyond The
Episcopal Church.; and be it further
Resolved, That church, diocesan, and organizational
leadership support communications staff with necessary resources and
training required for professional communications and recognizes the
value and community Episcopal Communicators can provide; and be it
further
Resolved, That all communication professionals in
dioceses, congregations, and Episcopal Church-related organizations are
encouraged to become members of Episcopal Communicators.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #173)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #4 on HD Message #173 on Resolution D001 (Commend the Episcopal Communicators Organization and Celebrate their 50th Anniversary) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #248)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, June 28.
| Abstract: | The 81st General Convention commends the work of Episcopal Communicators, a professional organization created to foster community that inspires and supports excellence in church communications, and celebrates its 50th anniversary. |
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