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2024 Diocesan Synod reflections: highlights and learnings
Four faithful clergy and lay people from across our Diocesan Regions share their Synod highlights and learnings with anglican focus readers
Four faithful clergy and lay people from across our Diocesan Regions share their Synod highlights and learnings with anglican focus readers
The Anglican Church Southern Queensland is the first faith organisation to take a state-wide pledge demonstrating their commitment to preventing domestic and family violence at Synod, joining dozens of other organisations in the prominent cross-sector campaign
“Remember these tips: one, be prepared; two, be respectful; and, three, be confident. Do those things and Synod will be a breeze,” says The Rev’d Canon Sarah Plowman
“Reports, Canons and Motions — these are the more formal parts of Synod. These are where significant work gets done! There are also opportunities for members to ask questions of the Archbishop, present petitions, and on the Sunday morning, there’s a special gathering of only the lay members of Synod where they can ask questions directly of all the Bishops,” says The Rev’d Canon Sarah Plowman
“Welcome to this video series about making the most of being a Synod representative for your parish or agency. In this first video, we explore just what a Synod is, how it works and how you can make the most of this exciting opportunity,” says Archbishop Jeremy
Diocesan Synod will elect the five clergy and five lay Diocesan Council members in June this year. Expressions of interest are now open for Diocesan Council membership
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