RE:
Diversity in Congregational Life
Whereas,
Christ came to minister to all people, and
Whereas,
Moravian Churches are located in communities of diverse people, and
Whereas,
diversity can include, but not be limited to: economical, cultural,
racial, mentally and/or physically challenged, and
Whereas,
the Moravian Church believes that all people are endowed with spiritual
gifts to be shared and not wasted, therefore be it
RESOLVED
(13) The PEC of the Northern Province of 2002-2006 and the delegates of
the 2002 Northern Provincial Synod encourage the local churches to seek
education towards the understanding of the diverse people within their
communities, and be it further
RESOLVED
(14) The PEC of the Northern Province of 2002-2006 and the Eastern,
Western, and Canadian District Boards of the Northern Province shall provide
educational materials toward understanding of the diverse people in their
communities, and be it further
RESOLVED
(15) The PEC of the Northern Province of 2002-2006 and the delegates of
the 2002 Northern Provincial Synod encourage the local churches, when seeking to
evangelize, to create diverse church growth, and be it further
RESOLVED
(16) The PEC of the Northern Province of 2002-2006 and the delegates of
the 2002 Northern Provincial Synod encourage the local churches to celebrate
their diversity through full participation in membership, activities, lay
leadership, and possible candidacy for ministry, and be it further
RESOLVED
(17) The PEC of the Northern Province of 2002-2006 and the delegates of
the 2002 Northern Provincial Synod encourage the local churches to share their
gifts of diversity through exchange with other congregations.
June
17, 2002
