Resolution 2020–17: To Make Substantive Commitments to Climate and Creation Care
The Convention,
Recalling that in our Baptism we are given the gift of joy and wonder at all God’s creation;
Persuaded that caring for God’s creation and working to preserve the delicate balance of the climate of “this fragile earth, our island home,” is part of our Episcopal identity and Christian discipleship;
Desiring to integrate more deeply a commitment to climate stewardship in the life of the Convocation, its parishes and missions;
Resolves as follows:
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That the Convocation’s leadership provide resources to all congregations for the annual observance of a Season of Creation from September 1 to October 4 of each year; and
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That the Convocation, as an association of which its congregations are the constituent members, commit to a goal of achieving net carbon neutrality by 2030; and
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That a network of grassroots local leaders be identified in each congregation to continue the work of raising awareness of, and stewardship of, God’s creation; and
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That the new Convocation Travel Policy developed by the Task Force on Climate and Creation Care, adopted by the Council of Advice at its meeting of September 4, 2020, be promulgated by the Council to all congregations in the Convocation; and
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That the Convocation work with Communion, ecumenical, and secular partners to advocate for just climate and creation policies.
