- Date
- 1983 June
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 103
- Mover
- Dr. M.J. Allen
- Seconder
- Rt. Rev. L.F. Hatfield
- Text
- "That this General Synod, recognizing the need for more positive attitudes towards the aging process and towards older adults:
- 1) welcomes the initiative being taken by the Program Committee to advance the spiritual, social and personal well being of the elderly;
- 2) urges the new Program Committee to continue to provide guidance and leadership for study and programs in this area;
- 3) recommends that in discerning the special gifts and needs of older people this be done where possible in co-operation with other churches and groups, and that in assigning responsibilities, older men and women be included in planning and leadership." CARRIED Act 103
- Subjects
- Aged - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Church work with the aged - Anglican Church of Canada
Unit On Aging
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official485
- Date
- 1986 June 14-22
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Act 66
- Mover
- Rev. Dr. E.D. Busby
- Seconder
- Canon S.D. Abraham
- Text
- That the General Synod commend the work of the Unit on Aging and urge all dioceses to participate in a supportive network with the Unit. CARRIED IN ALL ORDERS Act 66
- Subjects
- Aged - Canada
- Aged - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Church work with the aged - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. Unit on Aging