The Synod is a representative body of the whole Diocese gathered under the leadership of the Bishop. Within the constraints of General Synod Canons, the church, centred in the diocese with its
Bishop, orders its own life and speaks both to its own members and also to the world within which it works.
You could say that the Diocesan Synod is the “Parliament” of the
Diocese.
As such, it is concerned with the organisation and good government of the Diocese. It meets at least once annually to discuss, and make policy decisions, on how best to carry out the
Mission of the Church. Between Synods these policy decisions, and other Diocesan matters are dealt with, on behalf of the Diocesan Synod, by the Diocesan Standing Committee. Standing Committee members are elected by Synod from Synod members. Standing
Committee is “Synod between Synods”.
Synod Documentation
- Synod 2021 Bills and Motions
- An information sheet detailing the elections at Synod is available here.
- A nomination form can be downloaded here.
- A nomination form, for General Synod, can be downloaded here.
- The Very Rev’d Lawrence Kimberley
- Rev’d Michael Brantley
- Rev’d Kofe Havea
- Sue Sullivan
- Steve Wakefield
- Jane Evans
- William Rolleston
Reports
- Anglican Care Canterbury/Westland
- Anglican Diocesan Ministry Support Centre
- Anglican Mission
- Childrens Ministry
- Christ Church Cathedral Chapter
- Christ’s College
- Church Army NZ
- CPT Annual Report for 2020
- Craighead Diocesan School
- Cursillo
- Diocesan Council For World Mission
- Diocesan Ministry Educator
- Operations Management Board Report
- Proposed 2021-2030 Mission Action Plan for the Diocese of Christchurch
- Raincliff Youth Camp Report
- St Margaret’s College
- St Mark’s School
- Sister Eveleen Retreat House
- Standing Committee
- Study Leave Committee
- The Archives
- The Association of Anglican Women
- The Cathedral Grammar School
- Theology House
- Youth Ministries
Finances
- Anglican Diocesan Ministry Support Centre—Annual Performance Report
- Anglican Diocesan Ministry Support Centre—Budget 2022
- Anglican Diocese of Christchurch—Special Purpose Financial Statements
- Anglican Diocese of Christchurch—Budget 2022
- Church Property Trustees—2020 Signed Stamped Audited Financial Statements
- Church Property Trustees, Estates and Trusts—2020 Signed Stamped Audited Financial Statements
- Church Property Trustees, Funds—2020 Signed Stamped Audited Financial Statements