Resolved, That the 81st General Convention condemn harmful and oppressive book bans which undermine the Beloved Community; and be it further

Resolved, That the 81st General Convention direct the Office of Government Relations to advocate for access to material affirming of LGBTQIA+, racial minority, and other marginalized experiences in schools and libraries; and be it further

Resolved, That the 81st General Convention encourage dioceses and local parishes to work more broadly to support the reading of and access to these affirming materials through initiatives such as:

• storing affirming books and materials in church libraries

• archiving affirming material about LGBTQ+ and POC Christian experiences

• facilitating connection and affirmation of oppressed individuals;

and be it further

Resolved, That the 81st General Convention request grant making bodies affiliated with The Episcopal Church to consider directing funds to support these aims.