ORIGINAL TEXT
Resolution:C053
Title:Continuing Support for MDG's
Topic:Mission Strategy
Committee:17 - Stewardship and Development
House of Initial Action:Bishops
Proposer:Diocese of Missouri

Resolved, the House of _______ concurring, That the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church

1. Establish the work toward the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals as a mission priority for the coming triennium,

2. Direct the General Convention Treasurer and the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to create a line item in the Budget for the Episcopal Church containing no less than 0.7% of that budget for work that supports the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals,

3. Designate September 11 a special day of prayer, fasting and giving in the Episcopal Church toward global reconciliation and the Millennium Development Goals,

4. Request that all dioceses establish a diocesan global reconciliation commission dedicated to mobilizing Episcopalians toward the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.