DWTX from Anaheim – Episcopal News Service – The House of Deputies tackled a wide range of resolutions during its second session July 15, which marked the deadline for action on resolutions that require the concurrence of the House of Bishops.
It approved Resolution D020, which asks dioceses to study the Ridley Cambridge Draft of a proposed Anglican covenant — or any that might come after it — and report their comments to Executive Council, which then is asked to make a full report to the General Convention in 2012.
Most speakers favored adoption of the resolution. The Rev. Ellen Neufeld (Albany) noted that deputies previously had expressed a commitment to continuing participation in the Anglican Communion. “This resolution does not finally commit us to the covenant,” she said, “but it keeps us at the table, it keeps us part of the process.”
The Rev. Ian Douglas (Massachusetts) said, “Three years ago we did commit ourselves as a church to participate in the development process of a covenant, not a specific text. This church has been incredibly faithful to that task, both with the Nassau Draft and also the St. Andrew’s Draft. This resolution calls us to continue in the same good faith.”
The resolution now goes to the House of Bishops for action.
– Melodie Woerman
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