Report of the Council for Social Service (See p. 162.) [Mr. Cyrus Eaton]
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- Date
- 1959 September
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Type
- [Act 86]
- Resolution
- Mover
- Bishop of Ottawa
- Seconder
- Bishop of Kootenay
- Prologue
- Moved by the Rev. C.R. Elliott, seconded by the Rev. G.S. Tanton:
- That in the spirit of the Lambeth Conference of 1958 in which the Bishops of the Anglican Communion stated that "it is the Church's privilege as it is its greatest glory, to declare that Word of Reconciliation which God has entrusted to it," this General Synod of The Anglican Church of Canada now in session wishes to express its congratulations to Mr. Cyrus Eaton for his efforts for international understanding through reconciliation by the many discussion groups of concerned leaders in his "Thinker's Retreat" at Pugwash, and prays that such efforts may be blessed with success, and may encourage many others to similar courageous action; and that a copy of this statement be sent to Mr. Eaton immediately.
- Text of motion
- That the motion be referred to the Executive of the Council for Social Service for consideration.
- The amendment was put and CARRIED in both Houses.
- Notes
- [Act 86 of 1959 General Synod. See page 87.]
- Subjects
- Eaton, Cyrus Stephen, 1883-1979
- Pugwash Conference of Science and World Affairs
- Reconciliation - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Christianity and international affairs - Anglican Communion
- Christianity and international affairs - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. Council for Social Service