Mission Coordination Group

Text of motion: That a Mission Coordination Group be established, as outlined on page 60 of The Strategic Plan. CARRIED

Notes: APPENDIX C [Page] 60; COMMITTEE STRUCTURE; MISSION COORDINATION GROUP; Membership; One representative (the Chair or designate) from:; - Partners in Mission Committee; - Social Justice Committee; - PWRDF Committee; - Information Resources Committee; - Financial Management and Development Committee; - Faith, Worship, and Ministry Committee; - Council for Native Ministries; - Council of the North; Two members of Council of General Synod who will co-chair the group; Functions; Promote effective mission; Provide a forum for collaboration and coordination on:; - education programs in the dioceses and parishes; - networking across the country; - fundraising; - advocacy; - other areas of common interest; Support and assist the participating groups in developing priorities, strategies, and budgets; Consult and devise a common approach, including funding, with regard to the ecumenical coalitions; Report to the Council of General Synod on any unresolved issues; Rationale - This is developed as a result of the learning that there is an increased need for collaboration among the various committees of General Synod, particularly as they relate to parishes and dioceses. Building on the experience of the NEC's Coordinating Committee, it moves beyond information-sharing to strategic collaboration.; Comments - This group is designed to support and facilitate collaboration, not to enforce collaboration.

Subjects: Anglican Church of Canada. Mission Coordination Group; Strategic planning - Anglican Church of Canada