A205 (The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches)

House of Bishops Message #151

The House of Bishops informs the House of Deputies that on Jun 26, 2024 it considered resolution A205 (The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches). The house acted to:

Adopt - HB Only


Resolved, That the House of Bishops, meeting at this 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church in Louisville, Kentucky, sends our greetings and the assurance of our prayers to the Reverend Professor Dr. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, and affirms our ongoing commitment to this worldwide fellowship of Churches as we seek deeper unity, a common witness, and further Christian service; 

and further expresses our support of his efforts in peace-building in Ukraine, the Holy Land, and on other parts of the world torn by war and violence.