The Episcopal Ecological Network (EpEN)

Passed and Pending Resolutions:

The list, below, represents the resolutions of individual dioceses and of the Episcopal Church, USA, concerning the environment. If there is a missing resolution, please send the text of the resolution or the URL of its location to news[@eenonline.org] (please remove the square brackets before sending the e-mail).

2007

• a Resolution on Energy Conservation and Sustainable Development from the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island (passed)
• a Resolution to Support the Presiding Bishop's Call for a Multifaith Conference to Address Climate Change from the Episcopal Diocese of Maine (passed)
• a Resolution for Climate/Carbon Neutrality Energy Audit from the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont (pending)

2006 (all below were presented at the 75^th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, June 13-21, 2006, in Columbus, OH)

• a Resolution on a Response to Global Warming
• a Resolution On the Kyoto Protocol (not passed)
• a Resolution on Rebuilding the Gulf Coast
• a Resolution on Environmental Stewardship
• a Resolution concerning the ACC Resolution on Global Warming (not passed)
• a Resolution Remembering Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (not passed)

2005

• a Resolution asking Bishop Jelinek to call for the Celebration of a Creation Season from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota
• an Environmental Resolution from the Episcopal Diocese of Maine concerning Environmental Responsibility in the Episcopal Church
• a Resolution from the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia on Faithful Stewardship of Energy

2004

2003

• a Resolution on Water from the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
• a Resolution on Environmental Stewardship from the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
• a Resolution establishing a Task Force for the Stewardship of Creation from the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama) [link temporarily not working]
• a Resolution on Energy Conservation and Global Warming for Diocesan Headquarters and National Church Headquarters from the Episcopal Diocese of Newark [NJ]
• a Resolution on Integrated Pest Management from the Episcopal Diocese of Newark [NJ]
• a Resolution on Food Security from the Committee on Science, Technology and Faith
• Environmental Resolutions from the 74th General Convention, 2003

2002

• a Resolution on Environmental Responsibility from the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee
• a Resolution to Reduce the Use of Toxic Chemicals in the Care of Parish Buildings and Grounds from the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
• a Resolution On Church Buildings and Grounds from the Diocese of Texas

2001

• a Resolution on the Spirituality of Food Production from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota

2000

• a Resolution on Church Buildings and Grounds, and Church-Related Activitiies from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota
• Environmental Resolutions from the 73rd General Convention, 2000

1998

• a Resolution for Episcopal Power and Light from the Episcopal Diocese of California

1997

Environmental Resolutions from the 72nd General Convention, 1997

1994

Environmental Resolutions from the 71st General Convention, 1994

1993

• a Resolution on Christian obligations for God's created environment from the Episcopal Diocese of California

1991

• Executive Council Resolution of January, 1991, on Support of Gwich'in Athabascan Indians [from the Episcopal Public Policy Network Archives] (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of April, 1991, on Policy and Action Plan
• Resolutions from the 70th General Convention of the Episcopal Church

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006 the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated during 2007. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1990

• Executive Council Resolution of June, 1990, on Recycled Paper (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of June, 1990, on an Approach to Global Economic Justice (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of June, 1990, on a Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Document from the World Council of Churches] (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006 the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated during 2007. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1989

• Executive Council Resolution of June, 1989, to Support for President's Environmental Program
• Executive Council Resolution of November, 1989, on the Global Environmental Crisis

1988 (all below were presented at the 69th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, in Detroit, MI)

• a Resolution to Request a Statement of Policy and a Plan for Environmental Stewardship
• a Resolution to Respond to the Current Crisis in Rural America Caused by the Drought

1985

1982 (all below were presented at the 67th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, in New Orleans, LA)

• a Resolution to Request Dioceses to Respond to Issues of Land Use and Stewardship
• a Resolution to Develop an Educational Process on Judicious Land Use

1979 (all below were presented at the 66th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, in Denver, CO)

• a Resolution to Maintain a Simple Life Style at Church Meetings
• a Resolution to Give Priority to Educating Congregations on Energy and the Environment
• a Resolution to Urge Local Churches to Influence Land Development in Their Communities
• a Resolution to Call Upon Members to Exercise a Responsible Life Style

1978

• Executive Council Resolution of May 1978: Episcopal Church Stance on NCCC Policy Statement on Energy

1977

• Executive Council Resolution of April 1977: Support for Efforts to Resolve the Energy Crisis
• Executive Council Resolution of September 1977: Appropriation to Fund an Energy Policy Task Force

Resolutions from other Judicatories:

Presbyterian Church, USA:

• The 210th General Assembly (1998) approved Commissioners' Resolution 98-5 calling for the United States to ratify the protocol negotiated in Kyoto
• The 211th General Assembly (1999) again urged the government of the United States to ratify the Kyoto Protocol
• The 214th General Assembly (2002) approved "On Cleaning Up Power Plant Pollution"

United Methodist Church:

• California Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church June 2002, Resolution #90 "In Defense of God's Creation: A Call to Preserve Biodiversity and Halt Mass Extinction"

The EpEN is a national network of active lay and clergy persons within the Episcopal Church, USA, who share a common concern for the environment and a common belief in the presence of God in all Creation and who work to make these concerns and beliefs known throughout all Provinces and Dioceses within the church. Members come from around the Episcopal Church USA. The activities of the EpEN are focused on the areas of Reflection, Education, and Action. 

If you would like to contact any of these groups or to find out more about the EpEN, please click on the links on the left.