Preview of the Church of Ireland General Synod
The first ordinary meeting of the 49th General Synod will take place in the Armagh City Hotel on Thursday 7 May. The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke will preside over the meeting.
Among the issues to be discussed are:
• Amendment of the episcopal election process;
• A proposal on restructuring of diocesan boundaries; and
• Adoption of a Dignity in Church Life Charter.
New time for Synod Service
This year, the General Synod will begin with a service of Holy Communion at 10.30 am in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh – providing an uplifting start to Synod business through collective worship.
The preacher will be the Rt Revd Alan Abernethy