A026 HB Committee #24 Report #03

House of Bishops Committee 24 - Privilege & Courtesy presents its Report #03 on Resolution A026 (Applaud Missionaries and Commend the 20th Anniversary of the Young Adult Service Corps) and moves:

Concur

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

That the 80th General Convention applaud the flexibility and resilience of members of the Young Adult Service Corps and the Episcopal Volunteers in Mission who, during the difficult times of pandemic, have faithfully continued to respond to God’s call for them, walking the Way of Love as agents and instruments of God’s reconciliation, and seeking and serving Christ in all persons; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention commend the 20th Anniversary of the Young Adult Service Corps and the work of the Office of Global Partnerships in the spiritual and vocational formation of program candidates and participants; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention give thanks for parishes and dioceses which financially and spiritually support these missionaries during their placements and upon their return home.