Diocesan Synod

Diocesan Synod Standing Orders

Last Updated on Friday, 23 November 2012 10:53

The Standing Orders and rules of the Sheffield Diocesan Synod can be downloaded below.

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Yorkshire Dioceses Review

Details of the Dioceses Commission Report on the Yorkshire Dioceses can be found on the Church of England website.  In particular the full report, a summary, the draft scheme, an explanatory memorandum and a financial statement.

The matter will be discussed at the Sheffield Diocesan Synod in February 2013.

Sheffield Diocesan Synod: Summer 2012

Last Updated on Monday, 23 July 2012 11:12

BRIEFING:
By Rob Marshall (Communications Adviser to the Diocese)

Quote of the Synod: “There is much for us to celebrate!" -Archdeacon Martyn Snow

1. Diocesan Synod took place at St Mary's Bramall Lane on Saturday 21 July. It was the last Synod of the present three year term.

2. Bishop Steven gave an in-depth Presidential Address which will is available in full as a video (www.sheffield.anglican.org) and full text (bishop’s pages of the website). He memorably suggested that ‘the only way is ethics’ and that the church has an important role in providing a clear and distinctive ethical voice in local and national debate. "

3. Reports from Bishop's Council (circulated in written form) , the Board of Education (Bishop Peter)  and the Board of Ministry and Mission (John Thomson) were presented to Synod members. The latter took the form of a visual presentation of images looking at the past decade.

4. Canon Simon Bessant gave a lucid summary of events at the York Sessions of the Church of England’s General Synod. He said that "the House of Bishops will need the Wisdom of Solomon to keep all side happy when they meet in September. "

5. Finances were never far from the surface of this meeting. How do we properly resource our mission strategy? Canon Sandra Newton gave a thorough, honest and challenging insight into budgeting, expenditure and good housekeeping.
An interview with Sandra summarising her main points will be broadcast on the website from mid-August for parishes to watch in early September at PCC meetings.

6. The annual report and accounts of the Sheffield West Riding Charitable Society were presented by Martyn Snow and received by Synod.

7. Synod had an hour of its time to discuss Salt and Light > Transforming our society and God's world is the focus of the Diocesan Mission Strategy's outward-facing initiative.  It will be the theme of the Development Day in October. Martyn Snow gave an illuminating summary of the Salt and Light report. "There is much for us to celebrate," the Archdeacon told Synod. Kate Plant assisted in the presentation.

8. David Jeans from Deepcar asked a question to Synod about re-imagining the use and maintenance of church buildings in the Diocese. Julie Banham as DAC Secretary explained the importance of Quinquennial Inspections but also encouraged parishes to think imaginatively about the use of their church buildings.

9. The Dean of Sheffield gave an update on the proposed renovation and refurbishment of the Cathedral known as the Cathedral Gateway Project. 

10. 2014 is the centenary of the Diocese of Sheffield and Bishop Peter gave an update of early planning and discussions.

11. The first meeting of the newly elected Diocesan Synod will be held at St Peter's Warmsworth on Saturday 24 November.

SALT and LIGHT

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 July 2012 20:03

note: A summary booklet is being produced

Please dowload pdf below:

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