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Task Force on the Study of Marriage, 2012-A050
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Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 77th General Convention direct the Presiding Bishop and President of the House of Deputies to appoint a task force of not more than twelve people, consisting of theologians, liturgists, pastors, and educators, to identify and explore biblical, theological, historical, liturgical, and canonical dimensions of marriage; and be it further,Resolved, That the task force consult with the Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons and The Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to address the pastoral need for priests to officiate at a civil marriage of a same- sex couple in states that authorize such; and be it furtherResolved, That the task force consult with couples living in marriage and in other lifelong committed relationships and with single adults, and be it further, Resolved, that the task force consult with other churches in the AnglicanCommunion and with our ecumenical partners, and be it furtherResolved, That the task force consider issues raised by changing societal and cultural norms and legal structures, including legislation authorizing or forbidding marriage, civil unions, or domestic partnerships between two peopleof the same sex, in the U.S. and other countries where The Episcopal Church is located; and be it furtherResolved, That the task force develop tools for theological reflection and norms for theological discussion at a local level; and be it furtherResolved, That the task force report its progress to the 78th General Convention.
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