Floor Amendment 016 to C023 On Commemorating the Rt Rev Barbara Harris Proposed by Michael Smith

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,

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That this 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church hereby directs the inclusion of the observance of the consecration of Bishop Barbara Clementine Harris, first woman bishop in the Anglican Communion in the Lesser Feasts & Fasts Calendar of The Episcopal Church, and authorize trial use of the proper for the triennial 2023-2024 to be observed on February 11; and be it further

Resolved, that this 80th General Convention approve the appropriate proper to be prepared by the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music.

 

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That the 80th General Convention acknowledge the witness and ministry of the Rt. Rev. Barbara Clementine Harris and commend the continuation and expansion of local commemorations of her life and work; and be it further

Resolved that the 80th General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to prepare historical and biographical materials documenting the remarkable life, witness and work of Barbara Clementine Harris in preparation for the General Convention to consider adding her commemoration to the Church Calendar; and be it further

Resolved, that the SCLM prepare appropriate liturgical materials for the commemoration of Barbara Clementine Harris so that when the time is appropriate for her inclusion in the Church Calendar all deliberate steps may be taken to include her; and be it further

Resolved, that the SCLM complete the preparation of the biographical and liturgical materials prior to the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church and report to the 81st General Convention.

That this 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church hereby directs the inclusion of the observance of the consecration of Bishop Barbara Clementine Harris, first woman bishop in the Anglican Communion in the Lesser Feasts & Fasts Calendar of The Episcopal Church, and authorize trial use of the proper for the triennial 2023-2024 to be observed on February 11; and be it further

Resolved, that this 80th General Convention approve the appropriate proper to be prepared by the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music.