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SABBATICALS FOR CLERGY |
| RESOLVED, that the principle of the clergy sabbatical be commended to the congregations of this diocese and to
the Department of Missions, and be it further RESOLVED, that congregations and the Department of Missions be urged to provide such leave to the extent that resources and pastoral strategy permit and be it further RESOLVED, that to the extent possible that such sabbatical leave accrue at the rate of one month sabbatical time for each year served in the present cure up to six months in a seven year period, as outlined in mutually agreed terms by the Clergy and their Vestry or Mission Executive Committee, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Bishop be requested to appoint a committee and/or to delegate to a diocesan staff member the responsibility to investigate possible financial resources to assist those congregations who wish to provide a sabbatical for their rector or vicar and do not have the funds to do so. (Resolution adopted at 1986 Diocesan Convention) |