Bishop’s Charge - Synod 2022
I do want to just remind us of this, that the adoptive birthright of every follower of Jesus, is to live in the gift of joy and hope. It is not something we generate. It is a gift of God.
Eco Church - Synod Motion
Amy Ross of Eco Church Aotearoa presented the work of Eco Church and its enabling of churches around Aotearoa towards, environmental sustainability.
Synod 2022 - Motions
Below you will find a summary of all the Motions passed at Synod 2022. If you have any questions about any of these, do feel free to be in touch firstly with your Vicar/Priest in Charge or Synod Representatives, or with Diocesan Manager Ben Pringle.
Hubs and hand-waving: Synod 2021 goes hybrid
Clergy and Synod representatives gathered this year in ten hubs in order to observe Covid-19 restrictions yet still maintain fellowship together: Whanganui at Christ Church, Palmerston North at All Saints, Wairarapa at The Epiphany, Hutt Valley at St James Lower Hutt, Eastern Suburbs in Hataitai-Kilbirnie, Wellington Central at the Cathedral, Wellington Northern Suburbs at Onslow, Porirua at Whitby and Kapiti in Otaki, and finally at the Anglican Centre.
Synod Motions and Elections Summary
In this article you will find a summary of all the Motions passed at Synod 2021, as well as Elections.
Bishop Justin’s Synod Charge
At Synod, each Bishop casts the vision for the forthcoming season. Read Bishop Justin’s Synod Charge here.
Bishop Ellie’s Synod Charge
At Synod, each Bishop casts the vision for the forthcoming season. Read Bishop Ellie’s Synod Charge here.
Hotspot: Sacred Spaces, Safe People
In this Hotspot, Archdeacon Sue updated Synod about the work of the Royal Commission, and outlined the Sacred Spaces, Safe People training being rolled out across the Diocese.
Hotspot: Teams and Leadership in Worshipping Communities Course
In this Hotspot, Archdeacon Gendy Thomson outlined an upcoming course, beginning in April 2022, entitled Leadership and Teams in Worshipping Communities.
