Below you will find a list of resolutions for the 78th General Convention I’ve covered here at 7WD. For each one, there’s a link to the text of the resolution over at the General Convention office’s online tracker, along with a link to the post in which I have opined on each resolution. See also the #GC79 list of resources.
A001: Site Of 81st General Convention (2024). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A002: General Convention Daily Agenda. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but with a reservation.
A003: Amend Canon I.1.14(A) On General Convention Approval Of Sites For General Convention. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A004: Amend Join Rules of Order VII.18. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A005: Continue a Church-Wide Network For Planting Churches—2018. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A006: Collect Demographic Data of Leadership. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A007: Proposing the Establishment of a Committee to Study the Relationship of Episcopal Seminaries with the General Convention, One Another and the Wider Church. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A008: Continuing the Advisory Council on the Stewardship of Creation. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A009: Creating Greening Loans. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A010: Tree Planting of “Paris Groves”. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A011: Oppose Environmental Racism. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if amended.
A012: On the Importance of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relationships for the Stewardship of Creation. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A013: Facilitating the Development of the Church’s Ministry of the Care of Creation. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A014: The Use of Carbon Offsets. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A015: Anti-Racism/Diversity/Bias Awareness Training for Interim Bodies. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if modified.
A016: Trial Use of Creation Care Language in the Baptismal Covenant. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A017: Creation Liturgies in Prayer Book Revision. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A018: Episcopalians Participating in the Paris Climate Agreement. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A019: Create a Task Force to Study and Report on the Intersection of Evangelism, Church Planting, and Care of Creation. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if amended.
A020: Fossil Fuel Divestment. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A021: Canonical Change: Integrate the Care of Creation into Theological Education for Ordination. Full text. Likely vote: NO, but I want to hear other arguments.
A022: Create a Formation Networking Team. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A023: Assist Vocation Discernment Groups. Full text. Likely vote: NO, but I’m interested in hearing why it’s needed.
A024: Forming Culturally Diverse Clergy. Full text. Likely vote: YES, if amended.
A025: Bishops and Small-Congregation Clergy. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A026: Identify Effective Formation Models. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A027: New Funding for Clergy Formation. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A028: Salary for the President of the House of Deputies. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A029: Commend the Evangelism Charter for the Church to All Episcopalians. Full text. Likely vote: NO, but I’m open to changing that.
A030: Small Evangelism Grants. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if amended.
A031: Evangelism Staff Officer. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A032: Congregational Redevelopment. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A033: Supporting and Expanding Episcopal Youth Events. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but I’d like to see amendments.
A034: Supporting General Convention Children’s Program. Full text. Likely vote: YES, if amended.
A035: Commend “The Church: Towards a Common Vision”. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A036: Affirm Ongoing Work and Dialogue with Ecumenical Bodies. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A037: Encourage Interfaith Engagement. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A038: Affirm the Inter-Anglican Secretariat. Full text. Likely vote: NO, but I’m open.
A039: Affirm The Work of the Episcopal Church at the United Nations. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A040: WCC Statement: Towards a Common Vision. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A041: Episcopal Church-United Methodist Dialogue. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A042: Change the Committee’s Name from “Executive Council Committee on Anti- Racism” to “Executive Council Committee on Anti-Racism & Reconciliation”. Full text. Likely vote: NO, but only on principle.
A043: Clarify and Update Mandate of the Executive Council Committee on Anti-Racism. Full text. Likely vote: NO, but only on principle.
A044: Establish Expected Components (Rubric) for Anti-Racism Certification Training. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A045: Revision and Reminder of Anti-Racism Training Requirement. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but it needs amendments.
A046: The Episcopal Church [TEC] Host a Racial Reconciliation Awards Program. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A047: Ethical Investments. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A048: Establish Committee to Oversee Creation of Training Materials. Full text. Likely vote: YES, if amended.
A049: Host Model Policies on DFMS Website. Full text. Likely vote: YES, if amended.
A050: Funding for Safe Church Training. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A051: Modify Parochial Report. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A052: The Episcopal Church in Cuba. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A053: Design a New Parochial Report. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A054: An Offering of Prayer for the Whole Church. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if amended.
A055: Develop Multicultural Ministry Pathways. Full text. Likely vote: NO, but I’d like to understand it better.
A056: Create Task Force on Theology of Social Justice Advocacy as Christian Ministry. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A057: Strengthen Staff Resources for Networking. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A058: Encourage Use of Asset Map. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A059: Amend HOD Rules Of Order III – Additional Duties Of Deputies. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A060: Create a Task Force to Study Church’s Pension System. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A061: Create a Task Force on Theology of Money. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A062: Amend Canon II.3 .6-9. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A063: Amend Article X of the Constitution of the Episcopal Church (First Reading). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A064: Authorize The Book of Occasional Services, 2018. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A065: Authorize Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2018. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if amended.
A066: Add Thurgood Marshall, Pauli Murray, and Florence Li Tim-Oi to Lesser Feasts And Fasts, 2018. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A067: Propose Additional Optional Fast Days for Lesser Feasts and Fasts. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A068: Plan for the Revision of the Book of Common Prayer. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A069: Engagement with the Book of Common Prayer. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A070: Translation of the Book of Common Prayer. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A071: Provincial Vitality. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A072: Provincial Geographical Boundaries. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A073: Mandates to Provinces. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A074: The Prophetic Voice of Provinces. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A075: Executive Council Representatives from Provinces. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if amended.
A076: Amend Canon I.1.14(c). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A077: Amend Canon I.7.1 (a). Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A078: Amend Canon I.9.2-13. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A079: Amend Canon I.11.3 (c). Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A080: A Season Of Provincial Discernment. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A081: An Episcopal Theology of Evangelism. Full text. Likely vote: YES, if amended.
A082: Training For [Digital] Evangelists. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A083: Implementation of The Way Forward – Establishing an effective and efficient 21st Century Seminary. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A084: Replacement of Title IIII.12.9 (p) & (q) Incapacity of the Diocesan & Incapacity of the Bishop Coadjutor. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if amended.
A085: Trial Use of Marriage Liturgies. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if amended.
A086: Authorize Rites to Bless Relationships. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if amended.
A087: Develop Relationship Pastoral Resources. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A088: Proposed Guidelines for Amending Church Records. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A089: Amend Articles VI and VIII of the Constitution regarding Full Communion. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A090: Canonical Amendments regarding Full Communion. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A091: Amend Canon III.9 Equity in Clergy Hiring and Appointment Practices. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A092: Reception of Clergy from Churches in Apostolic Succession. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A093: Amend Canon III.8.7(f) pertaining to Deacons who subsequently seek ordination to the Priesthood. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A094: Amend Canon III.4.1(b) for Clarity regarding the Bishop of the Armed Forces. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A095: Correction of Canon IV.4.1(h). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A096: Amend Canon I.9.1 pertaining to the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A097: Amend Canons regarding Return of Clergy after Release & Removal. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A098: Timelines and Pastoral Response in Mediation: Amending Canon III.12.10. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A099: Calling Meetings of the House of Deputies. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A100: Clarify Secretary of Convention versus Secretary of House of Deputies. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A101: Amend Canons I.4.1. (d) related to DFMS By-laws. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A102: Create a Task Force Budget Process. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A103: Amend Joint Rules of Order of the House of Bishops and House of Deputies, section VII. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A104: Amend Title 1 Canon 1 Section 1(b). Full text. Likely vote: YES, but I’d like to see an amendment.
A105: Amend Canon I.8.2 Provide for Background Checks for Nominees for Church Pension Board of Trustees. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but I’d like to see an amendment.
A106: Canonical Changes related to a Joint Session. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A107: Amend Canon III.11.2 Regarding the Election of a Bishop. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A108: Amend Canon III.6.5(g) Addressing Harassment and Sexual Misconduct. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A109: Creation of Task Force on Sexual Harassment. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A110: Creating a Single Court of Review. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A111: Amend Article V of the Constitution. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A112: Establishing a Task Force on Diocesan Vitality. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A113: Amend Article V, Section 4 of the Constitution. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A114: Amend Canon I.10 Regarding the Union of Dioceses. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A115: Adopt and Implement Charter for Safety. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A116: Proposal to place the Title IV Training under the authority of the Standing Commission and allocate funding for maintenance and updating of training materials. Full text. Likely vote: NO, but I am open to hearing reasons for a yes.
A117: Amend Canon IV 6.9. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A118: Proposed Amendments to Canon IV.13. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A119: Proposed Amendments to Canon IV.15. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A120: Amend Canon IV.19.30 to Create Discipline Database, Amend Canon III.12.7(c) & Canon IV.13.11. Full text. Likely vote: NO, but I would vote yes if this were fixed by amendment.
A121: Amend Canon IV.2 Remove Definition of Procedural Officer. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A122: Amend Article IX to change Removal to Admonition. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A123: Amend Canon IV.3.1 to Address misrepresentations in Ordination process and clarify sexual misconduct in Title IV. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A124: Amend Canon IV.2 Terminology of Sexual Misconduct. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if amended.
A125: Amend Canon IV.2 – pertaining to Declining To Advance Proceedings in Title IV. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A126: Recommend Repeal of Canon IV.19.31. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A127: Amend Canon IV.17.3 pertaining to membership on the Disciplinary Board for Bishops. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A128: Amend Canon IV.2 pertaining to the Composition of a Conference Panel. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A129: Amend Canon IV.19.30(a)(1) pertaining to Retention of Records. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A130: Amend Canon III.12.7 – Correcting for Uniformity regarding Release and Removal. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A131: Amend Canon IV.14.5 pertaining to additional clarity about Accords. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A132: Amend Canon IV.14 pertaining to Notice of Accords. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A133: Amending Canon IV.6 to Address Timing of Reference Panel Meetings. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A134: Amend Canon IV.12.3 pertaining to the Conference Panel process. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A135: Title IV Across the Diversity of Civil Jurisdictions in The Episcopal Church, Examine Cultural Homogeneity of the Canons. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A136: Establish a Standing Commission on Formation and Ministry Development. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if amended.
A137: To Request Budget Allocation for Work of the Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution & Canons. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A138: Transmission of Demographic Data from Episcopal Elections. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A139: Analysis of Data from Episcopal Elections. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A140: Diversity Guidelines for Episcopal Elections. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A141: Training of Transition Consultants. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A142: Adoption of Episcopal Election Procedures by Dioceses. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A143: Study Career Development of Female and Minority Clergy. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A144: Diocesan Missional Review. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A145: Urging Adoption of Local Canons Relating to Episcopal Elections. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A146: Revisions to The Raising Up of Episcopal Leadership – A Manual for Dioceses in Transition. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A147: Pilot Board for Episcopal Transitions. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A148: Amend Canons III.11.1, III.11.3 and III.11.9(c). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A149: Reorganize the Board of Directors of The College for Bishops. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A150: Amend Article I.2 of the Constitution. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A151: Amend Article II.4-8 of the Constitution. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A152: Amend Article III of the Constitution. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A153: Amend Article IV of the Constitution. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A154: Amend Canon I.13.3(a). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A155: Amend Canon III.5.1 (c). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A156: Amend Canon III.11.1. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A157: Amend Canon III.11.2. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A158: Amend Canon III.11.3(a)(1). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A159: Amend Canon III.11.3(a) (third paragraph) and Canon III.11.4. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but hoping for an amendment.
A160: Amend Canon III.11.9(a). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A161: Amend Canon III.11.9(b). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A162: Amend Canons III.II.9(c)(1) and III.11.9(c)(4). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A163: Amend Canon III.11 to add Canon III.11.10. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A164: Amend Canon III.12.2. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A165: Amend Canon III.12.3 to add Section 3(f). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A166: Amend Canon III.12.4(c) and add Canon III.12.4(d). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A167: Amend Canon III.12.5. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A168: Amend Canon III.12.9(a). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A169: Amend Canon III.12.9(l) and Canon III.12.9(m). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A170: Amend Canon III.12.12(a). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A171: Amend Canon III.13. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
A172: Amend Canon I.2.3. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
A173: Amend Canon 1.2.1(a-f). Full text. Likely vote: YES, if amended.
A174: Create Advisory Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
B001: Set Rates for Funding Church Budget. Full text. Likely vote: YES, if amended and vetted carefully.
B002: Anti-Corruption. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
B003: On the Status of Jerusalem. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C001: Reduced Enforcement of Immigration. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C002: Support Legislation for a Clean DREAM Act. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C003: Way of Light Liturgy. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but only if amended.
C004: Study the Implications of Expanding Paid Family Leave. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
C005: Appoint Task Force to Study Implementation of Canon III.1. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C006: Guidelines for Inclusion of Transgender Youth in our Churches, Schools, and Camps. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
C007: Commend and Reconcile Baptismal Covenant to Reflect Our Unity With All Creation. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C008: Advocacy for Creation Care. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C009: Becoming A Sanctuary Church. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C010: Anniversary of The Corporation for the Relief of Widows and Children of Clergy. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C011: The Widows Corporation Anniversary. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C012: Add Origen of Alexandria to the Church Calendar. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C013: Against Human Trafficking. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C014: Suicide Prevention Advocacy and Clergy Training. Full text. Likely vote: YES, if modified.
C015: Stricter Guidelines for “Lunch Box” Guns. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C016: The Widows Corporation Anniversary. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C017: A Just Peace in the Holy Land. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C018: Becoming a Sanctuary Church. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C019: Church-Wide Paid Family Leave Policy. Full text. Likely vote: YES, if amended.
C020: Carbon Tax. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C021: Climate Change and additional support for EC Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
C022: Supporting Transgender Access. Full text. Likely vote: YES, if amended.
C023: Medical Trust Provider Option. Full text. Likely vote: YES, if amended.
C024: Translations of Book of Common Prayer. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
C025: Amend Canons I.9.1, II.3.6(d) and III.5.1(b). Full text. Likely vote: YES.
C026: Amend Canon I.20.1 – Building Full communion with Church of Sweden. Full text. Likely vote: YES, but it might need a referral.
C027: The Celebration of the life and work of Dorothy Day, Christian Activist. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C028: Amend Canon II.4. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
C029: Clergy Compensation by Race. Full text. Likely vote: YES.
C030: Proposed Baptismal Covenant Language. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C031: Minimize Gendered Language in the BCP. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C032: Against Human Trafficking. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C033: Respecting the Dignity of Immigrants. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C034: Ministry to People with Mental Illness and their Families. Full text. Likely vote: NO, but I am open to hearing compelling arguments.
C035: Due Process For Palestinian Children in Israeli Military Courts. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C036: Create Task Force to Implement Title III, Canon 1. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C037: Call to Respond to Opioid Epidemic. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C038: Safeguard the Rights of Palestinian Children. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C039: Amend Parochial Report. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
C040: Amend Canon III.4.1(a). Full text. Likely vote: NO.
D001: Haitian Temporary Protective Status. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
D002: Funding the Work of The Beloved Community. Full text. Likely vote: YES, if amended.
D003: Addressing the issue of Voter Suppression. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
D004: Addressing Mass Incarceration. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
D005 Gather Racial/Ethnic Statistics About Episcopal Elections and Clergy Compensation. Full text. Likely vote: NO, because there are better resolutions on this subject.
D006: Just Transition: Automation and New Technology. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
D007: Disaster Resilience Policy. Full text. Likely vote: NO.
D008: Practicing Responsible Investing. Full text. Likely vote: NO, because there is a better option.