Diocese Gathers for 70th Synod

Delegates from across the Diocese gathered at All Saints’ Cathedral and St. Matthias last weekend for our 70th Diocesan Synod. Both Bishop Stephen London and Archbishop Shane Parker, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, reflected on how they see God acting in this chapter of our church’s life, and where the hope of the Gospel is calling us to grow. Delegates also met in table groups to discuss our 2024-2026 strategic workplan and recommend diocesan priorities to Executive Council to shape the next two years.

Bishop Stephen said later, "If one can have such a thing as a favourite Synod, this was it! The energy was great. I feel we have a good path forward for the next two years." Watch for more reflections from Synod in the coming weeks on our social media and in the December Messenger. Many, many thanks to everyone who helped make Synod happen!

Thus says the Lord,
   who makes a way in the sea,
   a path in the mighty waters,

I am about to do a new thing;
   now it springs forth; do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
   and rivers in the desert.

--Isaiah 43:16, 19