- Date
- 1987 October 19-21
- Source
- National Executive Council. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 42-10-87
- Date
- 1987 October 19-21
- Record Type
- Resolution 42-10-87
- Mover
- Ven. A.R. Reed
- Seconder
- Rt. Rev. R.E.F. Berry
- Text
- That the National Executive Council request the Executive Director of Program together with appropriate staff and other local resources:
- 1. To catalogue the Church's present response to AIDS especially in relation to:
- - a) educational material which builds awareness and equips clergy and laity in ministering to the victims and families with AIDS;
- - b) ethical material which addresses human sexuality and suggests responsible behaviour for those of high risk and those who may not be of high risk;
- - c) practical guidance to Canadians visiting overseas with available safeguards; to equip our PIM representatives with messages of support to assist the overseas churches facing a heightened crisis, such as the provision of sterilized medical supplies.
- 2. To indicate to our partner churches who are concerned that we wish to stand with them in facing this common crisis.
- 3. To enquire of appropriate committees and groups including and not restricted to:
- - Medical/Doctrinal Sub-Committee of the Doctrine and Worship Committee of the Doctrine and Worship Committee
- - Human Rights Unit
- - House of Bishops
- - Youth Unit
- - Marriage and Related Matters
- - Committee on Ministry
- - Partners in World Mission Committee
- - Primate's World Relief and Development Fund
- as to what further initiatives they plan to undertake. CARRIED #42-10-87
- Subjects
- AIDS (Disease) - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- AIDS (Disease) - Patients - Pastoral counseling of