2006 General Convention of the Episcopal Church

Listed below are items posted on the Diocese of Vermont site. For a complete list of legislation, Episcopal News Service reports and other General Convention information, go to the General Convention pages of The Episcopal Church Web site.

Diocese of Vermont Deputies and Alternates to the 75th General Convention

Bishop Ely's Statement on the election of the Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori as Presiding Bishop

"Archbishop Desmond Tutu Responds to the Election of our New Presiding Bishop." (This is a link to an interview on the Web site of Trinity Wall Street. The interview is a Windows Media file.)

Bishop Ely's Statement on General Convention Actions Related to Anglican Communion Relations

"A Statement of Conscience" by members of the House of Bishops in response to Resolution B033

The Rev. Lee Alison Crawford's address to the House of Deputies, June 16, 2006

Resolution A095, Gay and Lesbian Affirmation

Resolution A123, Slavery and Racial Reconciliation

Resolution A126, A Covenant for Communion in Mission [work not completed]

Resolution A159, Commitment to Interdependence in the Anglican Communion

Resolution A160, Expression of Regret

Resolution A163, Pastoral Care and Delegated Episcopal Pastoral Oversight

Resolution A166, Anglican Covenant Development Process

Resolution B032, Separate and Independent Status of Churches of the Anglican Communion

Resolution B033, On Election of Bishops

Resolution D022, MDGs and the ONE Episcopalian Campaign

Resolution D031, Episcopal Church Budget Priorities

GC2003 Resolution C051, Blessing of Committed Same-Gender Relationships