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Motion on biblical marriage withdrawn, Day 2 of Melbourne Synod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.
175 years in, church’s future is ours to shape: Archbishop
Archbishop Philip Freier reflects on who we are, where we’ve come from and where we want to go.
A hard moment to be proud of the church | Your say
General Synod heralded to those outside the church our angst over human sexuality. What we are known for now is our disunity and inability to honour the face of God in all of God’s people.
Accessibility not a ‘matter of special privilege’: Culhane
An amendment to provide remote access to General Synod for those experiencing disability, illness or injury has begun a conversation about the importance of greater inclusivity.
