Date: Nov. 19th - Pre-Synod Workshop, 3pm - 6:30pm
Nov. 19th - Synod Eucharist Service, 7:30pm
Nov. 20th - Synod, 8am - 4pm
Location: Sanctuary
What is the Synod?
The Synod is the legislative body of the diocese meaning it adopts canons (our governing rules), approves the budget, elects diocesan committee members and takes any other action necessary for the life and work of our diocese. Synod meets annually and consists of the clergy order and the lay order. The clergy delegates include the bishop and the priests and deacons of the diocese under the authority of our bishop. The lay delegates are those elected by the local congregations and missions, plus the lay members of the Standing Committee. In addition, the Synod includes four youth delegates, nominated by our churches and chosen by the Standing Committee. They have full voice and vote.
We will hold a service of Holy Communion in our Church on Friday, November 19, at 7:30 PM, to open our Diocesan Synod, the annual conference of our regional group of Anglican churches under our Bishop. Synod will be held this year at The Falls Church Anglican. No registration is required for the service. If you are interested in Friday afternoon’s Pre-Synod Workshop, 3pm - 6:30pm, please go HERE for more information and registration.
At the Friday Communion service, our worship team and choir are leading the music, and Sam is preaching on “The Shape of our Mission is Congregational”.
Our congregation has an opportunity to join in our hosting of all the clergy and their lay delegates in the diocese, so please consider attending on Friday night or, if you would like to volunteer to greet our guests during the day or evening on Friday or Saturday, please email Lynn Nelson.
If you would like to attend the Pre-Synod Workshop on Friday, 3-6:30pm, Registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Non-delegates are welcome to view Saturday’s business session online, 8am – 4pm.