The Acts of Convention

Resolved, That the 75th General Convention direct the Office of Congregational Development to compile available resources which promote vitality of mission and ministry in small congregations and communicate, disseminate, and provide access to the larger Church in a variety of possible formats; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention direct the Offices of Congregational Development and Communication to develop and implement innovative ways of collecting and telling stories of vitality in mission and ministry occurring in small congregations in such ways that those stories offer opportunity, encouragement, challenge, and hope to other congregations; and be it further

Resolved, That in celebrating the vitality of small congregations within the Church, the 75th General Convention acknowledge with thanksgiving the life and ministry of the Rt. Rev. William Davidson who helped lay the cornerstone and shape the building of support for small congregation and rural ministry within The Episcopal Church and that we dedicate ourselves to the continuation of that work.