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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 workingContinue reading “Report for Diocesan Synod on February 2023 Session of General Synod”

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: GodContinue reading “Synod February 2024”

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 ofContinue reading “July Synod 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,Continue reading “General Synod (February 2022)”

MONDAY The November General Synod (GS) began with an induction day. This was to help orientate the 60% of the synod reps who were new and to act as a refresher for those returning. It was much needed. Church House is something of a maze and this feels like a metaphor for the business conductedContinue reading “November Synod 2021”

This is the election statement I submitted which gives a little background about me and what I hope to bring to General Synod… About Me I have been a Vicar in Nuneaton deanery for almost 7 years, and Dean of Women’s Ministry for 6. During my curacy, I served at four very different churches inContinue reading “Who am I and why am I doing this?”