Kate’s General Synod Digest

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An informal digest of the work of General Synod

In this blog, I aim to keep you updated with what is happening at General Synod in a concise and accessible way. If there is anything you would like me to include, explain or find out for you, let me know!

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Report for Diocesan Synod on February 2023 Session of General Synod

General Synod in February this year had a packed programme and was very far from a single issue gathering. During our time together, we discussed and decided a variety of church business. This included a new method for resourcing theological education, which gives greater financial stability to theological colleges while also encouraging innovation, closer working…

Synod February 2024

It’s a long one – be warned! So make yourself a cuppa and settle down to read… Friday Session The session opened with the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Presidential Address, which can be found here: https://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/speaking-writing/speeches/general-synod-february-2024-presidential-address#:~:text=God%20is%20greater%20than%20our,God’s%20Church%20in%20God’s%20world. Reflecting on the fears of the world and the fears that can be found in churches, the Archbishop concluded: God…

July Synod 2022

So the Synod convened in York for the first time since 2019. We were based in York University Campus, and the place was filled with representatives wearing shorts, a General Synod lanyard and slightly lost and bewildered expressions. However, 2pm found most of us in the large central hall being welcomed by the Vice-Chancellor of…

General Synod (February 2022)

General Synod (February 2022) I’m afraid that these reflections aren’t quite as hot off the press as they were in November, which is probably a result of two things. First, life here in the Benefice has been incredibly busy and I returned from London needing to get my head down ahead of Sunday and second,…

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