119th Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster
May 24 and 25, 2019 at the Italian Cultural Centre
The theme for Diocesan Synod 2019 (May 24 & 25) was Love One Another: Christ’s Body, the Church. Love one and other comes from John 15:12. It was the reading for the day and the beginning of the verses our Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, uses as foundational scripture.
We were fortunate that our Primate was with us at our 119th Synod, preaching at Morning Prayer and speaking to us about our church’s ministry and witness nationally and globally.
As one faithful body we embraced the opportunity to learn about the remarkable work taking places in ministries around our diocese including the revision and updating of our Constitution and Canons. Interactive presentations, table discussions and feed-back were used to encourage an atmosphere or learning, discovery and discussion.
Documentation for Synod
Convening Circular
Convening Circular for the 119th Synod (final version: May 17)
Audited Financial Statements for 2018
Amended Budget for 2019 and Vision Budgets for 2020 & 2021
General Information for Synod Delegates
Notice of the 119th Session of Synod
Information Letter for Delegates including details on location, meals, childcare and resolutions at Synod
Nominations
Report of the Returning Officer
Nominations received (final list)
Letter from the Nominations Committee
Resolutions
Resolutions from the 119th Synod
Link to the Constitutions & Canons page of the website
Program Presentations