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Amendments to the Constitution and Canons

Amendments Results from Convention 

  • C-1 as Adopted by Convention through the Consent Agenda
  • C-2 as Adopted by Convention through the Consent Agenda
  • C-3s as Adopted by Convention through the Consent Agenda
  • C-4a as Adopted by Convention
  • C-5 was rejected by Convention. 
  • C-6a as Adopted by Convention through the Consent Agenda
  • C-7 as Adopted by Convention
  • C-8s was Adopted by Convention as a Resolution

Amendments as Proposed

Click here to read Report of the Committee on Constitution and Canons, which includes proposed revisions to the amendments listed below. 

Strikethrough words are sections to be omitted. Underlined words are sections to be added.

  • C-1: Amend Article 1 (Second Reading)
  • C-2: Amend Canon 13 Section 2
  • C-3: Open Meetings Canon
  • C-4: Adopt Canon for Remote Participation in Meetings by Electronic Means
  • C-5: Posting Contact Information for Elected Diocesan Leaders
  • C-6: Amend Rules of Convention
  • C-7: Amend Section 12.5 to Establish the Virginia Plan for Covenantal Giving
  • C-8: Add Canon 27 Section 14
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