General Synod 2007

General Synod 2007: Resolutions

up to Convening Circular

Resolutions are motions requesting Synod to take specific actions relating to the mission of the Church. The resolutions have been developed by various standing committees of General Synod, Provinces or Diocese, or by members of General Synod.

# Subject Disposition
from Committees/Councils, etc. & Officers “A”
A001-A019 Formalities
A003    
Handbook: Declaration of Principles
A020 The Declaration of Principles - Eligibility of Clergy Carried
A021 Declaration of Principles and Constitution - Amending Procedures Referred
A022 Governance - Procedures for enactment of Canons and amendment of the Declaration of Principles, the Constitution, and the Canons Referred
A023 Declaration of Principles - Election, etc. of National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Carried
A024 Declaration of Principles - Membership of National Indigenous Anglican Bishop in General Synod Carried
A025 Declaration of Principles - Election, etc. of Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces Carried
A040-A059 Handbook: Constitution
A040 The Constitution - Eligibility of Clergy Carried
A041 The Constitution - Voting in the Council of General Synod  
A042 The Constitution - Membership of Standing Committees Carried
A043 The Constitution - Merger of the Partners in Mission and Eco-Justice Committees Carried
A044 Composition of the Communications and Information Resources Committee Carried
A060-A079 Handbook: Rules of Order and Procedure
A060 Rules of Order and Procedure - Motions to Close Debate Carried
A061 Amendment to Rules of Order and Procedure re Notices of Motion to amend Declaration Of Principles, the Constitution, etc. Withdrawn
A080-A099 Handbook: Canons
A080 Amendments to Canon VIII – The General Synod Pension & Benefit Plans Carried
A081 Amendments to Canon XII – The Continuing Education Plan Carried
A082 Canon XVII - The Licensing of Clergy Carried
A100-A119 Handbook: Appendicies
A120-A139 Handbook: Legislation
A140-A149 Anglican Council of Indigenous People
A150-A159 Anglican Journal
A160-A169 Audit Committee
A160 Auditors Report and Financial Statements Carried
A161 Appointment of Auditors Carried
A170-A179 Communications and Information Resources Committee
A180-A199 Council of General Synod
A180: Merger of Partners in Mission & Ecojustice Committees Carried
A181 Mandate of new Partners in Mission & Ecojustice Committee Carried
A182 Membership of the new Partners in Mission & Ecojustice Committee Carried
A183 Report of the Windsor Report Response Group Carried
A184 St. Michael Report Carried
A185 Voting Requirement for Resolutions A186 and A187 Defeated
A186 Blessing of Same Sex Unions - Core Doctrine of ACC Carried
A187 Blessing of Same Sex Unions Defeated
A188 Governance – Consultation with Dioceses Carried
A189 Revision of Canon 21 on Marriage  
A190 ACC-13 Resolution 4 Carried
A200-A209 Council of the North
A200 Council of North Grants Carried
A201 Council of North Grants Carried
A202 Council of North Grants Carried
A210-A219 EcoJustice Committee
A210 International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Carried
A211 Food and Agriculture  
A212 Support for Partners in the Middle East Carried
A213 Millennium Development Goals Carried
A220-A229 Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee
A220 Anglican-Orthodox Relations  
A221 Codes of Ethics  
A222 Ecumenical Participation in Ordinations Carried
A223 French Translations of Liturgical Texts  
A224 House of Bishops Statement on Pastoral Care of Same-Sex Couples Carried
A225 Inter-Faith Education and Dialogue  
A226 Principles for Revision of Common Worship Texts Carried
A230-A239 Financial Management and Development Committee
A240-A249 House of Bishops
A240 Duties and Functions of the Primate Carried
A250-A259 Partners in Mission Committee
A250 Companion Diocese Relationships  
A251 Sri Lanka  
A252 Philippines  
A253 Darfur / Sudan  
A260-A279 Pension Committee
A260 Amendments to the Regulations of Canon VIII – The General Synod Pension Plan Carried
A261 Amendments to the Regulations of Canon IX – The Lay Retirement Plan Carried
A262 Amendments to the Regulations of Canon XII – The Continuing Education Plan Carried
A263 Amendments to the Long Term Disability Plan Pre-2005 Document Carried
A264 Adoption of the new Long Term Disability Plan and subsequent amendments to the Regulations Carried
A280-A289 Primate's World Relief and Development Fund
A280 Support for PWRDF Partnership for Life Initiative  
B001 Provinces and Dioceses
B001 Blessing couples in covenanted same-sex unions  
C001 Members of General Synod
C001 Targets for Reducing Green House Gas Emissions  
C002 Ban the use of Tobacco Products Defeated
Coo3 Study on Human Sexuality  
C004 Public Meetings  
C005 Budget Allocation to support Youth Initiatives  
C006 Anti-Racism Education  
C007 Anti-Racism Education  

 


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