18. Organization Committee Report - Clerical Membership of General Synod - General Synod Archives

Prologue: The following opinion of the Assessors was reported:; "A United Church minister could be a communicant of the Anglican Church of Canada, and, if he regarded himself and was accepted in the diocese as a member of our Church, even if he was also regarded as a member of The United Church, could be elected as a lay member of General Synod. However, if he has been presbyterally and not episcopally ordained, he cannot be a clerical member unless changes are made in the provisions relating to membership in our clergy.; Moved by Graham, Seconded by Downey,; That the National Executive Council authorize that an appropriate footnote be drafted for inclusion in the Handbook. DEFEATED

Text of motion: That this footnote not be included in the Handbook, but that the opinion of the Assessors be kept on record. CARRIED

Subjects: Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod - Membership; Anglican Church of Canada - Relations - United Church of Canada; United Church of Canada - Relations - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy - Office; Ordination and Christian union