Resolutions: Bishop’s Address to the 163rd Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas

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(1)  Resolution: Mission and Unity

WHEREAS the living word of God in Christ Jesus has been present with us in our long history as the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas, empowering the people of our diocese to remain united and be uniquely formed and styled as Episcopalians; 

 

AND WHEREAS our diocesan deputation will attend General Convention later this year, the results of which will be met with a mixture of opinions;

 

AND WHEREAS the Bishop’s task force on unity and mission will, prior to General  Convention, present a strategy to guide us so that we may lead rather than react during this time;

 

BE IT RESOLVED that this 163rd Council of the Diocese of Texas will, by prayer, action, and by the grace of God and the love of Jesus Christ, support our bishop痴 commitment to stand united in our common mission and ministry;

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council and our diocese will continue to serve God with our brothers and sisters in the wider church, working hand in hand on mission and outreach, bearing the fruits of God’s reconciling kingdom near and far. 

 

WHEREAS the living word of God in Christ Jesus has been present with us in our long history as the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas, empowering the people of our diocese to remain united and be uniquely formed and styled as Episcopalians;

 

AND WHEREAS our diocesan deputation will attend General Convention later this year, the results of which will be met with a mixture of opinions;

 

AND WHEREAS the Bishop’s task force on unity and mission will, prior to General  Convention, present a strategy to guide us so that we may lead rather than react during this time;

 

BE IT RESOLVED that this 163rd Council of the Diocese of Texas will, by both prayer, action, the grace of God and the love of Jesus  Christ, support our bishop’s commitment to stand united in our common mission and ministry;

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council and our diocese will continue to serve our God well with our brothers and sisters in the wider church, working hand in hand on mission and outreach, bearing the fruits of God’s reconciling kingdom near and far.

 

 

(2)  Resolution: Sharing our Faith Dinners


WHEREAS it will be a great testimony to our unity and fellowship as brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ;

 

AND WHEREAS the Apostle Paul in his letters was constantly offering grace and peace to the people of his congregations and reminding them to see one another 妬n Christ�

 

AND WHEREAS the process of sharing our own personal faith story helps us to deepen our own faith, and hearing others’ stories of God’s presence in their lives brings us into deeper relationship with each other and gives us pause to consider our own journey;

 

BE IT RESOLVED that this 163rd Council of the Diocese of Texas encourages all individuals to participate in “Sharing our Faith Dinners” on April 26, 2012.

 

 

(3)  Resolution: Family Reunion 


WHEREAS we are united, we are formed, we are styled and we are known as the Episcopal Church;

 

AND WHEREAS this church family in the Diocese of Texas has expressed a desire to find time to come together for fellowship;

 

AND WHEREAS we are called by God to God’s mission of proclaiming the Good News of Salvation and to make our unique witness to God in Christ Jesus through the Episcopal Church;

 

BE IT RESOLVED that this 163rd  Council of the Diocese of Texas encourages all its members to attend the Diocesan Family Reunion and Music Festival at Camp Allen on May 18-20th and commit to pray for this purpose under the direction of the Holy Spirit.

 

 

(4) Resolution: Election of Bishop Suffragan


WHEREAS the Bishop has called for a special session of this 163rd Council of the Diocese of Texas to be held the 2nd day of June, 2012, at Christ Church Cathedral for the purpose of electing a Bishop Suffragan;

 

AND WHEREAS  we are one Church reconciled by Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit;

 

AND WHEREAS in each of our particular settings, we are called to connect people, build healthy partnerships for mission, and support vital networks between institutions and congregations;

 

AND WHEREAS the new bishop suffragan will be the vision bearer and have pastoral oversight for the congregations in the eastern part of this diocese, and is also elected for the whole Church and the Anglican Communion;

 

AND WHEREAS the bishop suffragan will visit congregations across the diocese and will be active on a number of boards that Bishop Doyle will assign;

 

AND WHEREAS a “Resolution for the Election of a Bishop Suffragan” has been previously distributed at pre-Council meetings;

 

BE IT RESOLVED that this 163rd Council of the Diocese of Texas adopt The Resolution for the Election of the Bishop Suffragan. 

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