Gender gap in parish ministry due to theological views, lack of encouragement: Clergy
“Women are not necessarily seen by lay and ordained people in their parishes as potential clergy,” the Venerable Jill McCoy said.
New church laws for clergy may spark cultural change
“Through this bill, there is a recognition that a number of our parishes are having a struggle with viability,” Bishop Alison Taylor said.
Clergy legislation ‘out of date’ with current needs, undergoes review
Bishop Alison Taylor began the discussion at Synod, saying there had been no comprehensive review of clergy legislation in over 70 years.
Lay representation, Archbishop Election Act – 2022 Melbourne Synod wraps up
Attendees have gathered at St Paul’s Cathedral for the final day of Synod proceedings.
Motion on biblical marriage withdrawn, Day 2 of Melbourne Synod
13 October 2022 10.40pm Well, it’s been quite a night. In summary: Synod withdrew the motion to Uphold Biblical Marriage after Ms Fiona McLean who had moved it, sought to withdraw it, saying that the debate would be painful and time consuming. It was decided that there would be no Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce. The […]
Clergy shortage, biblical marriage on Melbourne Synod agenda
Melbourne synod members will consider a range of issues in October.
Melbourne Church unlikely to be changed by new Southern Cross denomination: Clergy
Melbourne diocese churches have fielded questions from parishioners about the implications for them of the new Southern Cross diocese .
Young Anglicans unaware of opposition to women priests in some dioceses
The hurdles to women’s leadership in the Anglican church are sometimes overlooked.
Church ‘can find a way to stay together’: Primate
Primate of Australia Archbishop Geoffrey Smith has addressed the GAFCON announcements.
Dates announced for Melbourne Synod
This year’s Melbourne Synod is set to go ahead in a blended format.
