General Synod - Summary of Business Conducted on Monday 9th July 2007 AM

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

The Archbishop of York gave a Presidential Address, which is available here.

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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHURCH COMMISSIONERS

Mr Andreas Whittam Smith, First Estates Commissioner, gave a presentation.

The Annual report can be read here.

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DIOCESAN SYNOD MOTION: THE CHURCH COMMISSIONERS (GS Misc 856A and B)

Following debate, Mr Adrian Greenwood moved a motion on behalf of the Southwark Diocesan Synod:

‘That this Synod request an urgent review by the Archbishops’ Council of the status and accountability of the Church Commissioners.’

The motion was was not carried.

 

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DISABILITY ISSUES FOR MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND (GS 1663)

The Revd John Naudé gave a presentation; following a debate, the Bishop of Sheffield moved the following amended motion:

‘That this Synod affirm the value of the contribution made by clergy with disabilities in the life and witness of the Church of England and its commitment to and support for their ministry by asking dioceses to:

(a) take note of the report 'Disabled clergy in the Church of England' and the outcome of this debate;

(b) ensure that a 'lead' person on disability issues is appointed in each diocese and that appropriate training is made available; and

(c) ensure that disability issues are made an integral part of the functioning of diocesan structures, particularly Diocesan Advisory Committees and Parsonage Boards. ’

The motion was carried.

 

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