A097 Amend Canons III.7.11(a)(3) and III.12.8(a)(3) regarding Return of Clergy After Release and Removal

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

That Canon III.7.11(a)(3) is hereby amended to read as follows:

(3) A statement from no less than two (2) members of the clergy in good standing of this Church known to the applicant in support of the application;

And be it further

Resolved, That Canon III.12.8(a)(3) is hereby amended to read as follows:

(3) A statement from no less than two (2) Bishops in good standing of this Church known to the applicant in support of the application;

Explanation

The amendment clarifies that statements in support of the return to Ministry of a Deacon, Priest or Bishop who had been released and removed must come from members of the clergy or Bishops who are in good standing of this Church.