United Nations – International Maritime Organization (UN-IMO) Year of the Seafarer 2010
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- Date
- 2010 June 3-11
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Type
- Act 69
- Mover
- The Ven. Ronald Harrison
- Seconder
- Mr. Glen Mitchell
- Text of motion
- That this General Synod:
- 1. recognize that the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have declared 2010 as the Year of the Seafarer;
- 2. commend the ministry of the Missions to Seafarers in ports throughout Canada;
- 3. recognize that all Canadians benefit from the important work that seafarers do in our import/export economy;
- 4. pay tribute to the world's seafarers for their unique contribution to society and recognizes the risks they shoulder in the execution of their duties in an often hostile environment; and
- 5. encourage all dioceses and parishes in the Anglican Church of Canada to celebrate the UN-IMO Year of the Seafarer with an appropriate liturgical or special event during the year 2010.
- CARRIED Act 69
- Subjects
- Year of the Seafarer (2010)
- Mission to Seafarers
- Seafarers - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Church work with seafarers