Petition Text: 22520-CS-R87-U

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Whereas, the conditions in rural communities have changed only slightly since 1992, such that conditions described in the 1992 statement "U.S. Agriculture and Rural Communities in Crisis" (1992 Book of Resolutions, page 87) are still present and relevant to rural people; and

Whereas, the responses of the Church to the calls presented in the statement have largely not been fulfilled and remain relevant for the Church;

Therefore, be it resolved, that The United Methodist Church reaffirm the statement "U.S. Agriculture and Rural Communities in Crisis" by continuing its printing in the Book of Resolutions; and

Further, be it resolved, that every person, congregation, organization, committee, board, agency, or leader named in the statement reaffirm his or her commitment to respond faithfully, appropriately, and with zeal to the needs, issues, and potentials of rural communities.

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Petition Text: 22520-CS-R87-U
1996 United Methodist General Conference