Synod 2024

Archbishop Hosam Naoum

Archbishop of Jerusalem sends greetings and asks for prayers for the Holy Land

Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem sent a video greeting to Synod, wishing “everyone a blessed time and a time with the ...
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The Rev. Dawn Davis

Guest speaker encourages Synod to focus on the deep spiritual question of ‘Why?’

The Rev. Dr. Dawn Davis, assistant professor of Contextual Learning at Huron University in London, Ontario, was invited to be the guest reflector for Synod. ...
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The Ven. Kathryn Otley

Synod renews commitment to work for housing justice

Synod 2024 unanimously endorsed a forward-looking plan to support the creation of more affordable housing and a renewed commitment to advocacy and coalition-building. Terms of ...
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Anne-Marie Clysdale

Telling our Parish Ministry Story

Archdeacon Monique Stone led Synod members in an interactive exercise to help tell the stories of their parish ministries. Clergy and lay representatives collaboratively described ...
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Chancellor Henry Schultz

Canons and Bylaws updated

Several motions to amend the Diocesan Canons and Bylaws were presented by Chancellor Henry Schultz. These proposed: changes to parish governance, including a motion to ...
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Ron Brophy

Contextual Mission guide online

Ron Brophy walked members of Synod through the step-by-step guide for contextual mission that is posted on the diocesan website (in the For Parishes section) ...
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The Rev. Elizabeth December and the Rev. Simone Hurkmans.

Time of Prayer resources posted

The Rev. Elizabeth December (left) and The Rev. Simone Hurkmans reminded Synod members that all of the resources for the Time of Prayer initiative (launched ...
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The Rev. Dr. Jon Martin and Leslie Giddings

Parish Development in motion

The Rev. Dr. Jon Martin, chair of the Parish Development Sub-Committee, and Leslie Giddings spoke to Synod members to further clarify the meaning of parish ...
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Bishop Shane Parker

Bishop provides guidance to parishes facing major change

Bishop Shane Parker reminded Synod members that 15 years ago, the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa had 74 parishes, but 45% of them were in some ...
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