Whereas, the Episcopal Diocese of Florida is a constituent member of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America (ECUSA); and
Whereas, ECUSA is a constituent member of the worldwide Anglican Communion cherishing our common worship, fellowship, and Christian bonds of affection; and
Whereas, the Primates of the Anglican Communion have received, accepted, and endorsed the Windsor Report;
Resolved, the House of _____ concurring, That the Diocese of Florida receives, affirms, and endorses the Windsor Report, in particular its affirmation of the principle of the “autonomy-in-communion,” as a way of living into our common life based upon mutual affection, responsibility and interdependence with our sister and brother Anglicans throughout the world; and be it further
Resolved, That the Diocese of Florida commits itself to a life worthy of the communion we share, avoiding decisions of our own which might break our relations with others, submitting to common counsel within the Anglican Community in matters which impact the larger body, nourishing the marks of our common identity, respecting the instruments that maintain our unity, seeking among one another a common mind in Christ; and be it further
Resolved, That the Diocese of Florida commits its leadership resources, in agreement with the Windsor Report to work for the reconciliation of the Church within our Diocese, ECUSA, and the Anglican Communion; and be it further
Resolved, That Diocesan Convention submit this resolution to General Convention calling upon General Convention 2006 to comply with the Windsor Report.