A074 (Completing Mental Health Ministry Curriculum for Clergy)
House of Deputies Message #249
The House of Deputies informs the House of Bishops that on Jun 27, 2024 it considered resolution A074 (Completing Mental Health Ministry Curriculum for Clergy). The house acted to:
Adopt with Amendment
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,
That the 81st Convention of the Episcopal Church direct the appropriate body Executive Council to continue and complete the development of all sections of the Mental Health Ministry Curriculum for the education and training of Episcopal clergy in ministering to persons and families individuals, families, congregations, and communities experiencing mental health challenges in the church; and be it further,
Resolved, That the 81st General Convention request that the Executive Council Budget Committee consider a budget allocation of $20,000 be allocated for the implementation of this resolution; that work in this triennium; and be it further,
Resolved, That all ten curriculum modules be translated into all relevant languages in use by the Episcopal Church (including sign language and closed captioning for any video materials); and be it further,
Resolved, That the 81st General Convention request that the Executive Council Budget Committee consider a budget allocation of $14,000 be allocated for that work in this triennium.