Episcopal Diocese of Nevada Convention 2003

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33rd CONVENTION OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF=20 NEVADA

2003
= “Spreading Good News”=20

= RESOLUTIONS=20 ADOPTED AT=20 CONVENTION

= Recognize Ceremonies to Celebrate Relationships o= f=20 Mutuality and Fidelity

“Whereas, the Episcopal Church professes tha= t at its best, a=20 Christian community lifts up its members, freeing their gifts and supporti= ng=20 their life;=20

"THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:That the 33rd Annual Co= nvention=20 of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada, desiring to support relationships of=20 mutuality and fidelity which mediate the grace of God between those person= s for=20 whom the celebration and blessing of a marriage is not available, does her= eby=20 recognize that ceremonies to celebrate
the relationships of such perso= ns who=20 are baptized members in good standing in this diocese may be conducted by = clergy=20 in the diocese, with the approval of the bishop, respecting their pastoral= =20 discretion.” [passed by a = 113-58=20 margin:]=20

= Partnerships with Dioceses in Kenya=20

RE= SOLVED, that=20 the 33rd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada give thanks = for=20 the presence of Bishop Joseph Kanuku and Ms. Clarice Omungu as signs of ou= r=20 growing partnership with Anglican Dioceses in Kenya, and encourages the=20 continued exploration and development of partnerships with
The Diocese = of=20 Machakos,
The Diocese of All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, and
The Dioc= ese of=20 Mount Kenya South

Giving to international development to become 0.7% of the diocesa= n=20 budget.=20

RE= SOLVED, that=20 the 33rd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada recognizes t= he=20 dignity of all human beings, and acknowledges the desperate need of adequa= te=20 funding for nutritional, educational, health care, and development program= s=20 across the globe, reaffirms the 74th General Convention’s Resolution= D006,=20 challenging all dioceses and congregations to contribute 0.7% of their ann= ual=20 budgets to fund international development programs, and commits itself as = a=20 diocese to achieve the 0.7% goal.

= Commitment to study and Dialogue about issues of = Human=20 Sexuality=20

RE= SOLVED, that=20 the 33rd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada, in its=20 constituent congregations, commits itself to study and dialogue about issu= es of=20 human sexuality in the coming year, with a report to each mission district= =20 before the 34th annual convention.

= Thanks for the ministries Eric Heidecker and Rich= ard Henry=20 among us=20

RE= SOLVED, that=20 the 33rd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada recognize th= e=20 outstanding contributions of the Venerable Eric Heidecker and the Venerabl= e=20 Richard Henry, giving thanks for their many gifts and sacrificial ministry= in=20 this place, the good teaching and pastoral care they have offered, and ass= uring=20 them of our prayers as they open the next chapter in their=20 ministries.

= Thanks for the work of the Host Parishes <= /B>

RE= SOLVED, that=20 this Convention expresses thanks to the members of St. Thomas, St. Luke= 217;s, and=20 St. Matthew’s for their tireless efforts in hosting this Convention.= When=20 molehills turned into mountains the committee persisted in carrying out th= eir=20 duties, allowing the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada to conduct their=20 business.=20

= Thanks for the Music at Convention=20

RE= SOLVED, that=20 the 33rd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada recognizes t= he=20 outstanding contribution of the Rev. Steve Kalas’ Multi- Parish Hip-= Hop Band,=20 giving thanks for their musical gifts that enriched our Services=20 greatly.

= Thanks for the presence of Clarice Omungu from=20 Kenya=20

WH= EREAS,=20 Clarice Omungu has traveled many miles from Nairobi, Kenya to be with us a= t this=20 33rd Annual Convention, and
WHEREAS, she has served 15 years with Acros= s as=20 the Team Administrator liaison to the Nairobi Base office and coordinating= base=20 operations. The Across Mission Statement is “To build the church and= communities=20 leading to Sudan being renewed”, and
WHEREAS, she is serving in t= he Anglican=20 Arch Diocese of Nairobi as Mothers’ Union Vice-Chairlady, and
WHE= REAS, she=20 has so generously shared with the Nevada Churchwomen as well as with the w= hole=20 membership of the 33rd Annual Convention.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, tha= t the=20 33RD Annual Convention of the Diocese of Nevada heartily thank Clarice Omu= ngu=20 for being present and sharing with us at this Convention. We pray to our L= ord=20 for Clarice’s safe return to her home in Kenya and continued ministr= y among the=20 people of Nevada and Kenya.=20

= Thanks for ministry of Bishop Joseph Kanuku=20

WH= EREAS,=20 Bishop Joseph Kanuku is a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ in Kenya = and=20 the world, and
WHEREAS, Bishop Kanuku has traveled thousands of miles t= o be=20 present at the 33rd Annual Convention of the Diocese of Nevada, and
WHE= REAS,=20 Bishop Kanuku has held up for us the model of St. Philip and the Good Sama= ritan=20 as examples of Christian Ministry;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 3= 3rd=20 Annual Convention of the Diocese of Nevada gives gratitude to Almighty God= for=20 the ministry of the Rt. Rev. Joseph Kanuku and the growing partnership bet= ween=20 the body of Christ in Africa and the United States.=20

= Thanks for the gifts of C.T. Fitzpatrick=

WH= EREAS, C.T.=20 Fitzpatrick has traveled many miles at his own expense, and
WHEREAS, he= has=20 devoted himself to explore faith.org to share the light and love of Christ= with=20 others;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 33rd Annual Convention of th= e=20 Diocese of Nevada heartily thanks C.T. Fitzpatrick for sharing his knowled= ge and=20 experience with us at this convention.