News Updates
News Updates
7/16/2009
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$141 Million Budget Approved
Among other actions on Thursday afternoon, the House of Deputies approved a $141 million budget for 2010-2012 and engaged in a passionate discussion of a resolution in support of the Honduran people.
Posted on July 16, 2009
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Retired Bishops Keep Their Vote
The House of Bishops has rejected the second reading of a constitutional amendment that would have stripped retired bishops of their vote in meetings of the house.
Posted on July 16, 2009
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Deputies Debate Budget in Morning Session
The House of Deputies engaged in significant debate about the proposed budget, listed as Resolution A067, during the July 16 morning legislative session.
Posted on July 16, 2009
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Bishops Agree on Mary’s Virginity
The House of Bishops affirmed the virginity of Mary the Mother of God during a light-hearted July 16 morning legislative session at the 76th General Convention.
Posted on July 16, 2009
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Dioceses Urged to Consider Anglican Covenant
Dioceses will be permitted to “consider the Anglican Covenant proposed draft as a document to inform their understanding of and commitment to our common life in the Anglican Communion,” based on the House of Deputies’ passage of an amended version of Resolution D020 July 15.
Posted on July 16, 2009

