Uganda Resolution
Resolution text
Resolved, that the Executive Council meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, June 12-15, 2023, lament the recent enactment of legislation in Uganda that criminalizes homosexual activity, which includes imposition of life in prison for members of the LGBTQ Community; and be it further,
Resolved, that the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church recognizes and adheres to the final version of the 2022 Lambeth Call document, which specifically upholds the dignity of all people, regardless of their sexuality; and be it further,
Resolved, that the Executive Council reaffirms the position that The Episcopal Church has held since 1976 “that homosexual persons are children of God who have a full and equal claim with all other persons upon the love, acceptance, and pastoral concern and care of the Church” (1976-A069); and be it further,
Resolved, that the Executive Council further reaffirm that The Episcopal Church seeks to become a church “that looks and acts like Jesus…whose way of life is the way of Jesus and his way of love…no longer shoring up... anything else that hurts or harms any child of God.” (Remarks by Most Rev. Michael B. Curry) and be it further,
Resolved, that the Executive Council laments the harm done to Ugandan LGBTQ people through this law and grieves the harm done by any church that supports the enacted law, which falls short of the way of love; and be it further,
Resolved, that the Executive Council urge the Office of Global Partnerships to work with The United Nations Human Rights Council to advocate for the human rights of all those individuals impacted by this law, including LGBTQ persons; and be it further,
Resolved, that the Executive Council direct the Office of Government Relations to advocate to the U.S. Government for the human rights for all those individuals impacted by this law, including LGBTQ persons; and be it further,
Resolved, that the Executive Council urge the Anglican Archbishop of Uganda to reconsider his endorsement of this law due to the global impact of such action, inviting conversations to establish stronger bonds of affection and better protection of all in both our churches.