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(Preliminary draft of the resolution
as passed at the 2007 Diocesan Convention) Resolution on Millennium Development Goals Presenters: The Rev. Alison J. Quin, Clergy Delegate, St. Nicholas Darnestown; the Rev. Kenneth Howard, Clergy Delegate, St. Nicholas Darnestown; Mr. David Maglott, Lay Delegate, St. Nicholas Darnestown; the Rev. Cindy Baskin, Clergy Delegate, St. James Potomac; the Rev. Elton Smith, Associate Rector, St. James Potomac; Mr. Dan Zimmerman, Lay Delegate St. James Potomac; Mr. John G. Miers, Lay Delegate, St. James Potomac and Member of Council; Ms. Margaret Hilton, Lay Delegate, St. John's Norwood. RESOLVED, that the One Hundred and Twelfth Convention of the Diocese of Washington affirm work on the Millennium Development Goals as a mission priority; and urges congregations and individuals to educate themselves about the Millennium Development Goals and the role of the Episcopal Church in implementing them; and be it further RESOLVED, the Convention urge each congregation and each individual in the Diocese to commit to giving 0.7% of their income toward the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals in keeping with Resolution DO22 of the 75 th General Convention; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Convention ask the Bishop, either directly or through designees, to make recommendations to the One Hundred and Thirteenth Convention of the Diocese of Washington as to how the Diocese can most effectively implement Resolution DO22, including ways in which those working to implement the Millennium Development Goals may coordinate their efforts.
Explanation: In July, 2006, the 75th General Convention passed a resolution commending the Episcopal Church for its advocacy and work on implementing the Millennium Development Goals, which are:
In Resolution D022, the General Convention reaffirmed work on the Millennium Development Goals as a mission priority for the Episcopal Church for this triennium; and called upon each diocese, congregation and parishioner to commit to 0.7% giving toward these goals by July 7, 2007; This resolution affirms that the Millennium Development Goals are a mission priority for this Diocese, and sets forth practical steps toward their implementation.
FINAL VERSION - Concurred Resolution D022 Resolved, That the 75th General Convention of The Episcopal Church commend the leaders and members of The Episcopal Church, including Episcopal Relief and Development and program ministries of The Episcopal Church, for their leadership on behalf of the Millennium Development Goals, both through public advocacy and implementation of MDG programs in the developing world; and commend parishes, missions, congregations, and dioceses, and others, like Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation and the Micah Challenge, for their support of the implementation of the MDGs in fulfillment of our Baptismal Covenant and as an expression of the hunger of this Church for far deeper communion with all of God's beloved; and be it further Resolved, That the General Convention establish the work toward the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals as a mission priority for the coming triennium, and that each diocese, congregation and parishioner be urged to commit to 0.7% giving toward these goals by July 7, 2007 (07/07/07); and be it further Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget line item of no less than an additional 0.7% (circa $900,000) of the non-government revenue of The Episcopal Church for work that supports the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger And be it further Resolved, That the General Convention encourage parishes, missions, congregations, and dioceses to designate the Last Sunday after Pentecost , or such days as may be designated ecumenically for commendation of the MDGs, as special days of prayer, fasting and giving in The Episcopal Church toward global reconciliation and the Millennium Development Goals; and be it further Resolved, That the General Convention request that all dioceses establish a global reconciliation commission or similar body dedicated to mobilizing Episcopalians toward the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals; and be it further Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns report to the 76th General Convention on the progress that has been achieved in implementing this resolution; and be it further Resolved, That the General Convention endorse "The ONE Campaign," the U.S. movement for the MDGs, through The Episcopal Church's "ONE Episcopalian" campaign; call on all parishes, missions, congregations, and dioceses, and individuals to join the ONE Episcopalian campaign; and publicly endorse The ONE Campaign's call for the United States government to annually spend an additional one percent of its budget to combat global poverty, and to be active advocates for the achievement of this work.
EXPLANATION The Episcopal Church is to be commended for its endorsement of the Millennium Development Goals and the widespread adoption of 0.7% giving for the implementation of those goals. In addition to our individual and communal giving and advocacy, in this resolution our church joins our ecumenical partners in advocating that the U.S. government spend one percent more of its annual budget to combat poverty in the world. The ONE Campaign is a two year-old U.S. based movement to "make poverty history." The ONE Episcopalian Campaign begins with this convention, equipping dioceses, parishes, and individuals to be effective advocates for the MDGs and connecting Episcopalians with others who seek to end global poverty in our time. * The final language, as well as the final status of each resolution, is being reviewed by the General Convention office. The Journal of the 75th General Convention and the Constitution and Canons will be published once the review process has been completed.
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