* FINAL VERSION - Concurred
Resolution:D075
Title:Mission, the Heartbeat of the Church
Topic:Mission Strategy
Committee:08 - World Mission
House of Initial Action:Deputies
Proposer:The Rev. Dr. R. David Cox

Resolved, The House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church commend, endorse, and embrace the Presiding Bishop's statement (July 8, 2009) that "the heartbeat of the Church is mission"; and be it further

Resolved, That as a sign of our commitment to Christ's mission, the 76th General Convention challenges dioceses and congregations to participate in one new or ongoing project that engages in a relationship with another part of the Body of Christ in the world; and be it further

Resolved, That the Standing Commission on World Mission be directed to develop strategies to enable and to support individuals, congregations, and dioceses of The Episcopal Church to engage in mission activities which further our participation in God's mission.

* 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.