The Episcopal Church (USA)

Movers Fordham, R.

That General Synod noting:
the response of the House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church to matters of concern raised by the Lambeth Commission (The Windsor Report) and the subsequent clarification sought by the Primates of the Communion in their communique following their meeting in Dar Es Salaam.
The report of the Joint Standing Committee of the Primates and the Anglican Consultative Council following their meeting with the House of Bishops in New Orleans and
the request of the Archbishop of Canterbury for the reaction of all provinces across the communion to the assessment of the Joint Standing Committee:
(a) invites a presentation of this matter by myself and the Archbishop of Sydney on 15 minutes each;
(b) refers the request of the Archbishop of Canterbury to a meeting of small groups to be held at a designated time during this synod meeting; and
(c) requests the small groups to record their deliberations for submission to the Primate to assist in the preparation of his response to the Archbishop of Canterbury on behalf of the province.

Mr Robert Fordham moved, Archbishop Peter Jensen seconding, 22 Oct 07


Resolution year: 2007
Resolution number: 54/07