D054 - Ecumenism: Int. Eucharistic Sharing w/ UMC & Dialogue w/ Historically Af. Am. Meth. Churches

* FINAL VERSION - Concurred

Resolution:	D054
Title:	Int. Eucharistic Sharing w/ UMC & Dialogue w/ Historically Af. Am. Meth. Churches
Topic:	Ecumenism
Committee:	18 - Ecumenical Relations
House of Initial Action:	Bishops
Proposer:	The Rev. Daniel S. Appleyard

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 76th General Convention give thanks for the relationship of Interim Eucharistic Sharing with the United Methodist Church and commend the work of this dialogue to dioceses and congregations of The Episcopal Church; and be it further

Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations continue exploring tangible ways to involve the historically African American Methodist Episcopal churches (AME, CME, AMEZ and others) in this dialogue.

* Note: The final language, as well as the final status of each resolution, is being reviewed by the General Convention office. The Journal of the 76th General Convention and the Constitution and Canons will be published once the review process has been completed.