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The General Synod's July Group of Sessions began at 4pm, at the University of York's Heslington campus.
The Archbishop of York led opening prayers.
INTRODUCTIONS AND WELCOMES
PROGRESS OF MEASURES AND STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
IS MODERN CHILDHOOD ALL THAT IT COULD BE?
The Bishop of Leicester introduced Sir Albert Aynsley Green, the Children's Commissioner, who addressed the Synod, and responded to questions from members.
REPORT BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE
The Chair of the Business Committee (Preb Kay Garlick) moved the committee's report.
After debate, the Synod voted to take note of the report.
PREPARATION FOR GROUP WORK
The Revd Dr Richard Burridge introduced group work, on the topic of Corinthians 1.
QUESTIONS
77 written questions were submitted by members of Synod. The responses for those questions not reached during the debate will be available online in the near future.