Synod Round-up Weekend 11-12/07/26
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While many in England were more concerned about the results of the World Cup and Wimbledon, General Synod members were hard at work in York.
Saturday morning
A Private Members Motion seeking a review of digital communications of the Church of England was brought to an end when a motion for 'next business' was proposed and passed on a show of hands.
The Legislative Committee explained that the concerns raised by the Ecclesiastical Committee about the National Church Governance Measure means that it is not expedient, so they have withdrawn the Measure. Members how some aspects of the Measure - particularly in relation to pensions and diversity are not forgotten.
After some push back, members agreed the fees for legal officers, and ecclesiastical judges, legal officers and others.
The second session of questions covered racial justice, free speech, the responsibilities of PCC members as charity trustees, clergy retirement housing, the use of Prayers of Love and Faith, same-sex
Saturday afternoon
The Clergy Conduct Rules passed. An attempt to amend the rules to create a clearer separation between the legal process and the reconciliation process failed, while one which will require clergy to inform their bishop if they are disqualified from driving passed.
The Bishop of Leicester introduced a presentation on 'Promoting unity in our nation'. Synod we encouraged to speak with one in groups of 3-4 in a framework: "be curious, be present and reimagine."
Sunday afternoon
The Rt Revd Jorge Cabral, of the Lusitanian Church, a member of the Anglican Communion, addressed Synod.
There was a presentation to Synod of the House of BIshops' new Teaching Document, 'Hope for all Creation' (which can be read here or bought here).
Synod approved two new liturgies - “Festival of Creation in Christ and Commemoration of the Twenty-One Martyrs of Libya”
Synod took note of the 'Routemap to Net Zero' report.
Sunday evening
The debate entitled "Kairos Palestine", was passionate and divided. Synod rejected a number of amendments but agreed to amend the motion to hear rather than receive the Kairos documents and include a commitment interfaith dialogue, however synod ran out of time to complete the debate.
The debate resumed on Monday morning - and the motion passed on a counted vote by houses.
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