Date

1998 May 21-29

Source

General Synod. Minutes

Type

Act 22

Mover

Mrs. R. Hamilton

Seconder

Archdeacon J. Boyles

Text of motion

That the revised* minutes of the 34th Session of the General Synod, held in Ottawa, Ontario, June 1-9, 1995, as printed in the Journal and as approved by the Certification of Minutes Committee, be adopted. CARRIED Act 22

Notes

*An amendment at the top of page 85 was revised to read:

That this General Synod affirms the presence and positive contributions of all persons, regardless of sexual orientation, in the life of the church and repents of our bigotry, violence and hatred directed toward any due to their sexual orientation.

[Note - this amendment was defeated.]

The Prolocutor resumed the Chair.

Subjects

Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod (34th : 1995 : Ottawa, Ont.) - Minutes

Homosexuality - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada

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