A060 (Endorse Guidelines for Expansive and Inclusive Language)

House of Deputies Message #216

The House of Deputies informs the House of Bishops that on Jul 10, 2022 it considered resolution A060 (Endorse Guidelines for Expansive and Inclusive Language). The house acted to:

Concur


Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,

That the 80th General Convention adopt The Guidelines for Expansive and Inclusive Language, contained in the reports to the 80th General Convention of the Task Force on Liturgical and Prayer Book Revision and the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, as the working principles for the revision and development of liturgical materials of The Episcopal Church; and be it further

Resolved, That the 80th General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to follow these guidelines as they develop revised and new liturgical materials; and be it further

Resolved, That when liturgical materials in languages other than English are developed for use in The Episcopal Church that they follow, to the greatest degree possible, the spirit and intent of these guidelines; and be it further

Resolved, That the 80th General Convention commend these guidelines to all persons who write or speak on behalf of the church for their serious reflection and consideration.