32. Hymn Book Syndicate

Prologue: Mr. J. Ligertwood reviewed the background of the Hymn Book Syndicate as he spoke to a memorandum addressed to the Primate sent to him under the name of E.S. Light.

Text of motion: That the National Executive Council approve the following proposals subject to the approval of The United Church of Canada's Executive Council:; 1. That the Syndicate be dissolved and turn over the stock of Hymn Books and cash, on a basis to be determined, to CANEC and Anglican Book Centre (after payment of outstanding debts);; 2. That CANEC and Anglican Book Centre be responsible for future production and distribution of the Hymn Books;; 3. That other matters related to the Hymn Book be the responsibility of the Worship Committee of The United Church and the Doctrine Worship Committee of the Anglican Church. CARRIED

Subjects: Hymnbooks - Anglican Church of Canada - Publication and distribution; Hymn Book of the Anglican Church of Canada and the United Church of Canada. 1971; Anglican Book Centre; CANEC; Hymn Book Syndicate