2:30 p.m.

Covenant resolution:

Motion A137:

Moved by: The Right Reverend George Bruce, Diocese of  Ontario

Seconded by: The Right Reverend Greg Kerr-Wilson,  Diocese of Qu’Appelle

Be it resolved that this General Synod:

1. receive the final text of The Covenant for the Anglican Communion;
2. request that materials be prepared under the auspices of the Anglican Communion Working Group, for parishes and dioceses in order that study and consultation be undertaken on The Covenant for the Anglican Communion;
3. direct the Council of General Synod, after this period of consultation and study, to bring a recommendation regarding adoption of the Covenant for the Anglican Communion to the General Synod of 2013.

Speaker: wants a definition of “Standing Committee”.
Speaker: Section 4. Clarification of “consequences” requested. Answer: ACC will include those who sign or will sign it. Could take up to 6 years (!!).

Discussion in small groups.

Speaker: Supports motion, wants to study the Covenant with care.Wants an amendment. Seconded by Peter Elliot.
Dio. of Arctic. Doesn’t like the amendment. Many languages in diocese – wants contents simplified.
Dio. of Calgary. Support intent of amendment. Should mention Primate’s theological commission in amendment.
Dio. of New West opposes amendment to amendment.
Dio: BC Oppose amendment to amendment because Primate’s theological commission was not deigned for this.

Amendment to the amendment Defeated.

Speaker: for amendment. A lot to do before 2013 – must start working on it quickly.

Amendment Passed

Question for Canon Kearon – out of order.

Motion Passed

Motion C004 – ruled out of order.

Motion C010 Came in late and, therefore, needs 2/3 majority. Passed