A162 Continuing the Task Force on the South Sudanese American Anglican diaspora
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 81st General Convention authorizes and funds an Advisory Group to continue the work of the Task Force established by the 79th General Convention in 2018 to further develop the relationship between the Episcopal Church and South Sudanese American Anglican diaspora around the Church, specifically in the areas of vocational ministries, local diocesan relationships, and youth/Christian formation issues; and be it further
Resolved, that the General C,onvention request the Joint Standing Committee on Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $60,000 for the implementation of this resolution.
Explanation
The approved text of resolution D088 from 2018 reads: The 79th General Convention authorizes and funds a task force to develop an official statement of understanding regarding the relationship between the Episcopal Church and the South Sudanese American Anglican diaspora.
It should be noted that during the past six years, the Task Force has been able to surpass its mandate by not only establishing an official understanding between The Episcopal Church and the South Sudanese American Anglican diaspora, but also in beginning to live into that understanding. We have formed a Leadership Steering Committee of South Sudanese members, clergy and lay; and created a liaison with the Office of African Descent Ministries of The Episcopal Church, with members serving on the Canon Missioner’s Council of Advice, and the South Sudanese American Anglicans being formed into their own Convocation within the Office of African Descent Ministries.
With much work to be done in deepening and guiding the relationship, especially in the areas cited in the resolution, we believe an ongoing Advisory Group established by the 81st General Convention is important, timely and necessary.