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134th (2008)Synod of the Diocese of Niagara - 2nd Session:

The 2nd Session of the 134th Synod of the Diocese of Niagara was held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Christ’s Church Cathedral, 252 James St. North in Hamilton. The buget was passed and the Bishop delivered an address that challenges the church to continue to grow in justice and communication.

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Synod delegates gathering 

gathering at niagara synod

Synod Discussions

Opening Hymn at Synod

Opening Hymn at second session of Synod

 

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134th Synod of the Diocese of Niagara - 1st Session:

Synod

Synod Session

The synod is being covered "live" complete with photographs as it is happening. Please see Links to the right.

Mark Tiller

Mark Tiller dramatically announces the Gospel at the opening Liturgy of the 134th Synod

Carol Summers

Honorary Secretary to Synod Carol Summers enjoys the Bishop's Charge

cross and candle

Provincial Synod Delegates:

Order of Clergy:

Robert Fead

Lynne Corfield

Kevin Block

Steven Murray

Substitutes: Mark Tiller, Margaret Murray, Kathy Morgan, Susan Wilson

Order of Laity:

Carol Summers

Susan Little

Ross Gillett

David Ricketts

Substitutes: Patricia Davis, Ruth Anne Martin, Russ Kelk, Paul Holyoke

Youth Appointees:

Alisha Archbell

Alternate: Justin Michael

Bishop Michael wants Caleb to know that he is thrilled and delighted that the provincial synod is in Moosonee!

Bishop assented to all actions and enactments of this synod

Blessing given

 

Resources

Previous Synods:
2009
2008
2007
• 2006
• 2005
• 2004
• 2003
• 2002 Special
• 2002
• 2001

SECOND SESSION:

Agenda for Synod (revised)

Bishop's Charge to Second Session

Bishop's Charge - printable

Record of Proceedings (not official)

Photo Gallery of second session

It's a Brand New Day - Excellence in Ministry (video)

2009 Proposed Budget Highlights

2009 Proposed Budget

 

FIRST SESSION:

Welcome to Diocesan Synod

FRIDAY EVENING:

Bishop's Charge (video archive)

Bishop's Charge (html page)

Bishop's Charge (pdf - printable)

SATURDAY:

Warming up

Excellence in Ministry

In Pursuit of Excellence - Powerpoint

Amazing Grace Video

Diocesan Budget

Canon Changes

Same-Sex Blessing Discussion

CIRCULAR:

Table of Contents for convening circular

Agenda

Format a Motion

November Synod 2007 Minutes

2008 Synod Resolutions

Canonical Changes

Decennial Inspection Report

BACCB Report

Bishops's Task for a Safe Church

Report of Synod Council

Mission Strategy Committee

Finance Budget Subcommittee Report

Insurance and Risk Management Report

2008 Diocesan Synod Council

Stewardship and Financial Development Report

FAC Report

Investment Subcommittee report

Report of the Diocesan Treasurer

Youth Synod 2008 Minutes

Divison of Outreach Report

Divison of Congregational Support Report

Director Transitional Ministry Report

Canterbury Hills Summer Camp Report

ACM Foundation Report

Undermount Region Report

Cathedral Place Property Management Committee Report

Greening Niagara Committee Report

Canterbury Board of Directors Report

Brock Regional Report

Diocesan Archivist Report

Cemetery Advisory Committee Report

Residential School Settlement Fund Report

Diocesan Synod Council Nominations 2009-10

Christ's Church Cathedral Memorial

Clergy and Laity Nominations for Provincial Synod 2009

PROVINCIAL SYNOD DELEGATES:

Delegates and Alternates to 2009 Provincial Synod

 

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