A137 (Create a Task Force for Youth Formation and World Mission)
House of Deputies Message #130
The House of Deputies informs the House of Bishops that on Jun 24, 2024 it considered resolution A137 (Create a Task Force for Youth Formation and World Mission). The house acted to:
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Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,
That the 81st General Convention establish a Task Force for collaborative research, relationship-building and program development for the purpose of identifying, sharing and developing global mission opportunities for youth (ages 13-21) in The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force gather information on programs and resources currently in use across The Church, highlighting particularly the areas of intersection that exist between the formation of Christian identity and the expression of God’s love through loving our neighbors near and far and especially in global and intercultural contexts; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force may be comprised of membership including, but not limited to, from Interim Bodies, relevant Episcopal Church entities, youth (ages 13-21), and representation from domestic and non-domestic dioceses with special consideration given to inclusion of persons from non-English speaking dioceses, jurisdictions, and mission areas; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention request a budget allocation of $30,000 for the implementation of this resolution.