Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

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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, in consultation with the Standing Commission on Everything but Liturgy and Music, form a Task Force consisting of 4 bishops, 4 clergy, and 8 laity, with at least 4 members qualified 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 Convention on the potential and challenges of the Church welcoming and inviting zombies into the 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 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.

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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, in consultation with the Standing Commission on Everything but Liturgy and Music, form a Task Force consisting of 4 bishops, 4 clergy, and 8 laity, with at least 4 members qualified 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 Convention on the potential and challenges of the Church welcoming and inviting zombies into the 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.