24th Diocesan Convention
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 & 18, 2006
at St. Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church, Arlington
Resolution #1 |
Be it resolved this 24th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth endorses and affirms the appeal made to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Primates of the Anglican Communion by the Standing Committee and Bishop of our diocese for Alternative Primatial Oversight and pastoral care.
Supporting document for resolution on Alternate Primatial Oversight:
At a meeting of the Standing Committee convened on June 18, 2006, at 8:53 p.m. EDT
The meeting was opened by the Very Rev. Ryan Reed, President of the Standing Committee.
Resolution seeking Alternative Primatial Oversight
Moved by the Very Rev. Ryan Reed,
Seconded by the Very Rev. Christopher Cantrell
The Bishop and the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth appeal in good faith to the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Primates of the Anglican Communion and the Panel of Reference for immediate alternative Primatial oversight and Pastoral Care following the election of Katharine Jefferts Schori as Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.
This action is taken as a cooperative member of the Anglican Communion Network in light of the Windsor Report and its recommendations.
Vote: Unanimous in favor