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 2022 Bills and Motions
- An information sheet detailing the elections at Synod is available here.
- A nomination form can be downloaded here.
Reports
- Anglican Care
- Anglican Diocesan Ministry Support Centre
- Anglican Missions
- Arcady Hall
- Archdeacon for Regeneration and Mission
- Childrens Ministry
- Christ’s College
- Church Property Trustees Annual Report for 2021
- Craighead Diocesan School
- Cursillo Movement
- Diocesan Council For World Mission
- Diocesan Ministry Educator
- Operations Management Board
- Raincliff Trust Board
- Rural Life Ministries
- St George’s
- St Margaret’s School
- St Michael’s School—Principal’s and Chaplain’s Report
- Sister Eveleen Retreat House
- Standing Committee
- Study Leave Committee
- The Archives
- The Association of Anglican Women
- The Cathedral Chapter
- The Cathedral Grammar School
- The Church Army
- Theology House
- Youth/Young Adult Ministries
Finances
- Anglican Centre—Special Purpose Financial Statements—YE 30.6.21
- Anglican Centre—Special Purpose Financial Statements—Six months to 31.12.21
- 2021—ADMSC—Annual Performance Report
- 2021—Christ Church Cathedral Chapter—Annual Performance Report
- 2021—Audited Diocesan Financial Statements
- 2023—ADMSC Budget
- 2023—Diocesan Budget
- 2021—Church Property Trustees Annual Performance Report
- 2021—Church Property Trustees—Audited Financial Statements Estates and Trusts
- 2021—Church Property Trustees—Audited Financial Statements Funds Held and Administered by CPT