ORIGINAL TEXT
Resolution A135
Title: HIV/AIDS Ministry Church-wide Survey
Topic: HIV/AIDS
Committee: Structure
House of Initial Action: Deputies
Proposer: HIV/AIDS
Resolved
, the House of ______ concurring, That the 75
th
General Convention of the Episcopal Church request that the Director of Research and the Congregational Development Unit map the church-wide HIV resources and ministries and to provide this to the Executive Council Standing Committee on HIV/AIDS by June, 2008; and be it further
Resolved,
That the Standing Committee share the survey results in its report to the 76
th
General Convention.
EXPLANATION
As the pandemic continues unabated the Episcopal Church has revealed an all-too-common characteristic of fragmentation of effective ministry, perhaps contributing to a church-wide decrease in concern and action. The map will reveal areas of disconnection and areas of strength enabling the committee to forge relationships, support ministries, define areas of need, partner with other denominations (notably the ELCA) and dovetail with agencies in maintaining awareness, overcoming stigma, and insuring that all are welcome in the household of God.