General Assembly Resolutions and Reports, Wednesday, July 17
These are the ministry reports on the schedule for Wednesday, July 17
1303 -- CBP/Chalice Press
1313 -- Higher Education and Leadership Ministries
1314 -- National Benevolent Association
1316 -- North American Pacific/Asian Disciples
These are the resolutions on the schedule for Wednesday, July 17.
Follow their progress on the Business Page.
1335 -- Disciples Center for Public Witness as a Recognized Organization
Submitted by: Administrative Committee of the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
The center has grown to include partnerships
ecumenically and with Disciple congregations in Georgia, Indiana, New
York and Washington D.C. as well as the Capital Region and various
Disciple ministries, spanning all expressions of the church in its
relationships.
1324 -- Reflection on Christian Theology and Polity, the Christian Doctrine of Discovery, and the Indigenous Voice
Submitted by: several sources - see the resolution for complete list
In this Item for and Reflection and Research, the Church
is called to engage in reflection, prayer, and education about the
Christian Doctrine of Discovery and its effect on Disciples theology and
polity, and explore how the Church might become accountable to
indigenous persons.
1332 -- Encouraging a Fuller Experience of the Holy Land
Submitted by: Bethany Beach Christian Church, Bethany Beach, Delaware
The resolution encourage travelers to be in contact with
the Division of Overseas Ministries for information about a balanced
approach to visiting the region.
1334 -- General Nominating Committee
Submitted by: General Nominating Committee
Moderators for election: Glen Miles, moderator; Joan
Bell-Haynes, first vice moderator; Tony Rodriguez, second vice
moderator. At-large members of the General Board (Names and
biographical information are in full text of resolution.)
1320 --Time & Place Committee Report
Submitted by: General Board
The committee recommends the 2017 General Assembly be held in Indianapolis July 8 - 12, 2017.
For full information about the business going on (including info on what Resolutions are and what they do) you can visit the Business page on the General Assembly website.