A318 HD Committee #11 Report #14
House of Deputies Committee 11 - Evangelism & Church Planting presents its Report #14 on Resolution A318 (Test Resolution - Welcoming and Connecting with Zombies) and moves:
Adopt with Amendment
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,
That the 81st General Convention direct Provinces, Dioceses, Congregations and all other institutions of The Episcopal Church to implement the recommendations of the report from the Standing Commission on Everything but Liturgy and Music regarding “Invite * Welcome * Connect for Zombies: Re-Animate the Church”; and be it further
Resolved, That the President of the House of Deputies and the Presiding Bishop Executive Council , in consultation consult with the Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution and Canons Everything but Liturgy and Music, and form a Task Force consisting of at least 4 2bishops, 42 clergy, and 84 laity, with at least 4 3 members qualified with experience in medical science, to consult with the United States Center for Disease Control and the Department of Homeland Security and prepare a report for the 82nd General Conventionfor the Church on the issues related topotential and challenges of the Church welcoming and inviting zombies into the our Church’s worship and fellowship; and be it further
Resolved, That $666,666 be budgeted for the work of the Task Force over the next triennium, and be it further
Resolved, That Zombie Day, observed on every occurrence of Friday the 13th in the liturgical year, be authorized for trial use as a Major minor Feast of the Church, and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music develop a collect and suggested lectionary for observance of Zombie Day for authorization by the 81st General Convention.