Explanation

Resolution 2022-A126 directed the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to examine the Book of Common Prayer, the Hymnal 1982, and other approved liturgical materials regarding “colonialist, racist, white supremacist, imperialistic, and nationalistic language.” The Subcommittee on Liturgical Music conducted surveys of various hymns in English and identified some that contain such textual features. Furthermore, alternative wordings were suggested.

This resolution asks that this work continue, and that non-anglophone materials be added for the same consideration.