On behalf of Bishop Justin and Bishop Anashuya, we want to extend a very warm welcome to Synod 2026. We trust you’ll enjoy gathering as the family of God and catching up with each other as we make important decisions for the future of God’s church.  

This timetable is subject to change as Synod progresses and will be updated via the Synod WhatsApp group, and the Daily Order Paper which will be distributed to Synod members. 

Friday 16 October 

4:00pm Registrations open: Elim Church Porirua 

5.00pm Opening of Synod 
Declaration of quorum 
President’s Announcements, Greetings and Acknowledgements 
Opening Worship 
Motion 1 Procedural Omnibus Canon 
Bishop’s Charge: +Justin Duckworth, +Anashuya Fletcher 
Motion 2 Whitireia Reconciliation Process 

6.30pm Dinner 

7.00pm
Motion 3 Clergy Welfare Package 
3(i) Clergy Housing Standing Resolution 
3(ii) Paid Parental Leave Standing Resolution 
Motion 4 Parish Electoral Roll Eligibility 

8.30pm Synod adjourns 

Saturday 17 October 

9.30am Pōwhiri: Whakarongotai Marae, Waikanae 

12.30pm Worship and Synod resumes – Elim Church Porirua 

12:45pm
Motion 5 Diocesan Council and Diocesan Board of Trustees’ Report 
Motion 6 Comprehensive Diocesan Budget for 2027 and Finance Committee Report Housing Programme Update 
Motion 7 Bishops’ Justice Priorities for 2027 
Other Synod Business 

2.00pm Afternoon tea 

2.30pm
Motion 8 Synod 2027  
Motion 9 Vote of Thanks   

Closing Worship; Eucharist 

4.00pm Synod rises