16. Doctrine and Worship Committee Report

Prologue: Moved by Bothwell, Seconded by Berry,; That the National Executive Council, noting the reluctance of the Doctrine and Worship Committee to initiate Prayer Book revisions without a mandate, urges General Synod to establish a special Prayer Book Revision Committee to work with particular emphasis on the new ECUSA book, and to present to the next General Synod a new Draft Canadian Book for trial use.

Text of motion: Amendment; That the words "the Church of England Series III" be added. CARRIED

Notes: The motion will now read:; That the National Executive Council, noting the reluctance of the Doctrine and Worship Committee to initiate Prayer Book revisions without a mandate, urges General Synod to establish a special Prayer Book Revision Committee to work with particular emphasis on the Church of England Series III and on the new ECUSA book; and to present to the next General Synod a new Draft Canadian Book for trial use.; Amendment; That the motion be amended to delete the words "General Synod" and insert the words "the new Doctrine and Worship Committee" in their place. DEFEATED; The original motion as amended was CARRIED.

Subjects: Anglican Church of Canada. Doctrine and Worship Committee; Anglican Church of Canada. Book of Common Prayer - Revision; Anglican Church of Canada. Book of Alternative Services; Liturgical renewal - Anglican Church of Canada