C030 Proposed Baptismal Covenant Language
In 2014 the 230th Convention of ECCT passed Resolution 11, which referred identical language to the 78th General Convention. The Convention tabled the resolution pending anticipated Prayer Book revision. Over the three years since, there has been evidence that increasingly destructive climate change is a reality that will only worsen, despite the denial of many in government. It is more imperative than ever for the Church to witness to the responsibility of all people to care for creation. One meaningful way to do this is to expand the Baptismal Covenant—the central guidepost for Episcopal members of the Body of Christ.
Explanation
In 2014 the 230th Convention of ECCT passed Resolution 11, which referred identical language to the 78th General Convention. The Convention tabled the resolution pending anticipated Prayer Book revision. Over the three years since, there has been evidence that increasingly destructive climate change is a reality that will only worsen, despite the denial of many in government. It is more imperative than ever for the Church to witness to the responsibility of all people to care for creation. One meaningful way to do this is to expand the Baptismal Covenant—the central guidepost for Episcopal members of the Body of Christ.