The Acts of Convention

Resolved, That the 78th General Convention urge dioceses and provinces to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest the "Statement on Interreligious Relations" and enact programs and ministries that implement its principles using a variety of resources, starting with "Towards our Mutual Flourishing" and such other resources as dioceses and provinces may find useful; and be it further

Resolved, That the 78th General Convention encourage dioceses and provinces to include an interreligious component in their Christian formation programs for the laity such as Christian education for children, youth and adults, curricula in Episcopal schools, confirmation curricula, Lenten study programs, and forums for their wider communities; and be it further

Resolved, That the 78th General Convention urge that for clergy development, dioceses and provinces include interreligious competency in continuing education programs, Commissions on Ministry’s formation requirements, clergy days and retreats, and other clergy gatherings; and be it further

Resolved, That the 78th General Convention strongly encourage Diocesan Bishops to appoint and Diocesan Conventions to authorize the financial support of a [Episcopal] Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer (EDEIO) who will be responsible for insuring engagement with the Statement on Interreligious Relations and the development of programs to increase interreligious literacy and engagement.