Après Synod (2009)

• 142nd Diocesan Synod - May 28-30, 2009 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

  The 142nd session of Synod has adjourned.

  Items available for download in PDF format (Acrobat Reader required):

  • Bishop's Charge, Part 1
  • Bishop's Charge, Part 2 (text) and Slides
  • Bishop's sermon from opening service
  • Status of Motions (* Unofficial *)
  • Presentations are provided as '2 slide-per-page handouts' in PDF format for ease of downloading, however some of the files are still quite large (as noted).
    • Orientation to Synod
    • Organizational Effectiveness Presentation and Summary Report
    • Intentional Listening Activities
    • Planned Giving Slides (2.7 Mb) and Text
    • Mission to Seafarers (5 Mb)
    • Justice Camp Slides - Pledge Form
    • PWRDF 50th Anniversary (1.7 Mb)
    • Refugee Committee (photos)
    • Stewardship Resource Development Group - Text from co-Chairs only
    • Coverdale - Text only
    • Launch of the Bishop's Action Appeal
  • Other items that may be of interest
    • Hope in Hard Times pamphlet (2.7 Mb)
    • Synod Election Results
    • Report of the Appointments Committee
    • From the Social Justice sub-committee: Candidate Questions for NS Election

  For Information:

  • The photographs used during the reflection time at the Saturday Eucharist were taken and arranged by the celebrant, The Rev. Keirsten Wells, and are protected by her copyright, so will not be posted here. Please contact her at [keirstenwells at hotmail.com] if you would like further info.
  • 2010 video - it is too large to post on the web site, however it you may contact Jan at the Synod Office to put your name on the list to receive it on CD/DVD.
  • "For the Love of It" DVD - this video resource is available to be borrowed by parishes. Please contact the Synod Office to make arrangements. It includes a question guide and printable handouts in addition to the video.
  • The following organizations / groups had displays at Synod:
    • University Chaplaincy
    • Planned Giving Committee
    • Atlantic School of Theology
    • Refugee Sponsorship Committee
    • Alpha Canada
    • The Anglican Foundation of Canada
    • Anglican Fellowship of Prayer
    • Clergy Wellness Commission
    • Saint George's YouthNet
    • Justice Camp 2009 - Social Justice Committee
    • Maison Bouvrier
    • Augsburg Fortress Canada
    • ACW Board
    • Lay Ministry SubCommittee
    • 2010 Celebrations
    • Canadian Forces Chaplains
    • Military Chaplaincy

  Forms

  • Synod Evaluation Form Word or PDF

  Synod Documents

  • Synod Goes (almost) paperless (Notice from January Mailing; Separate Notice For Rectors)
  • Notice about Synod 2009 for all newly elected delegates at Parish Annual Meeting Word or PDF
  • Convening Circular: no longer available