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24 Feb 2020

General Synod session, February 2020

In this piece, General Synod member from the Diocese, Mary Talbot, reflects on shame, sorry, ‘we need to do much better’, togetherness, laughter, and daring to hope, across debates at its 10-13 February session in London.

 

7 Feb 2020

Gibraltar Archdeaconry Synod 2020

The Gibraltar Archdeaconry Synod 2020 gathered in Spain (27-31 January). The theme for the Synod was “Caring for Creation,” which was carried through worship, preaching, keynote address, Bible study and plenary sessions. 

19 Sep 2019

Eastern Archdeaconry Synod 2019

Eastern Archdeaconry Synod begins today. Around forty representatives from across Central, Eastern, and South Eastern Europe will gather over the next three days in Cegléd, Hungary to pray, worship, reflect and plan together.

21 Aug 2018

Diocesan Synod Elections 2018

A gentle reminder for those thinking of standing for election to the Diocesan Synod that the closing date for nominations and election statements will be Tuesday 4th September by 13:00 BST.

30 Jul 2018

General Synod York 2018 - Summary

A summary of the key points of interest to the Diocese in Europe from the July 2018 sessions of General Synod of the Church of England.

21 Oct 2017

DIOCESAN DEVELOPMENTS GIVEN THE “GO-AHEAD”

Members of Bishop’s Council meeting in London have agreed a new financial plan which will strengthen some major functions of the diocese and pave the way for the recruitment of two more full-time Archdeacons over the next three years.

1 Jun 2017

BBC RADIO BROADCASTS A FLAVOUR OF DIOCESAN SYNOD

Listeners to the long-established BBC Radio 4 Daily Service, in Britain and around the world, have been given a flavour of the Diocese in Europe’s Synod which closed on Thursday evening in Cologne.

1 Jun 2017

SHARED CONVERSATIONS - SOUNDING OUT OPINIONS

Members of Diocesan Synod have been shown the results of a day-long conversations in the wake of General Synod's debate on human sexuality and shared conversations looking to the future.