Resolution on National Workshop on Christian Unity

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(Preliminary draft of the resolution as passed at the 2006 Diocesan Convention)

Resolution #2- on National Workshop on Christian Unity
(adopted)

90 Submitted by the Rev. D. Thomas Andrews, Rector of Holy Trinity, Diocesan Ecumenical
91 and Interfaith Officer, and chair of the Ecumenical and Interreligious Ministries Commission.

92 - - - - - - Resolved, that the One Hundred Eleventh Convention of the Diocese

93 - - - of Washington is mindful of Christ's call of his disciples to unity, and recognize

94 - - - our Full Communion relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,

95 - - - and our growing ecumenical relationships with the Moravian Church, the United

96 - - - Methodist Church, and other Christian Churches; and be it further

97 - - - - - - Resolved that the Convention affirm the 2007 National Workshop on Christian

98 - - - Unity, which will be held for the first time in Washington, DC, hosted by Episcopal

99 - - - Bishops Chane of Washington and Lee of Virginia, Lutheran Bishop Schneider

100 - - - of Washington, Roman Catholic Cardinal McCarrick of Washington and Bishop Loverde

101 - - - of Arlington, Virginia, and leaders of other Christian Churches; and be it further

102 - - - - - - Resolved, that the Convention commend the workshop to the Diocese,

103 - - - and support its expenses up to $5,000.00.

Explanation: The invitation to host this event came from our local Lutheran Episcopal Coordinating Committee. The National Workshop is a gathering of 400-500 laity, clergy, and seminarians, anyone interested and/or involved in ecumenical work from all over the country, Episcopalians, Lutherans, Roman Catholics, Methodists, Presbyterians, Baptists, Moravians, Orthodox. They come together to learn, share and spread the word about ecumenical work. Part of the $5,000 donation will include scholarships for Episcopal seminarians. Every jurisdiction, group and local Church is being asked to provide financial support for the expenses, including program arrangements, communications, public relations, worship, and local transportation. This gathering, at the Key Bridge Marriott will be an exciting event for the ecumenical community of the greater Washington area, and we hope that everyone will mark their calendars and plan to attend.

Budget Impact: This resolution asks for $5,000. If passed, the Finance Committee will work with the Diocesan Ecumenical and Interfaith Officer to put adequate funds into the line item for this Commission in the 2007 Budget.

Recommendation: The Resolutions Committee recommends this resolution for consideration.