Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

That the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church rejoice in the shared ministry and fellowship of the dioceses in Latin America and the Caribbean as well as our sister churches throughout Latin America and the Caribbean; and be it further

Resolved, That concerned that the Church’s international policy and social justice work shows disproportionate focus on the Holy Land and larger Middle East region, the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church instruct the Executive Council and through the Council other such commissions, offices, and agencies of The Episcopal Church, particularly those that represent the church at the United Nations, to seek ways to build on the Church’s official status at the United Nations to engage the Organization of American States, a regional sub-group of the United Nations and one of the oldest extant multi-lateral organizations, and its specialized organs such as the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and Pan American Health Organization and to find opportunities for partnership to advance mutual goals and mission; and be it further

Resolved, That a report on such engagement be included in the appropriate report(s) regarding The Episcopal Church’s activities at the United Nations; and be it further

Resolved, That the 79th General Convention commend the work and generosity of all Episcopalians and Episcopal organizations supporting, ministering with, and empowering our brothers and sisters in Christ in Latin American and the Caribbean.