Down and Dromore made a presentation to General Synod, illustrating the ministry and mission of the diocese. The Ven Mark Harvey, Archdeacon of Dromore, introduced the segment, which included a short film featuring six encouraging stories of ministry in different contexts.
A busy year for the Commission on Ministry was brought to the attention of members of General Synod today.
The essential role of mission in the Church of Ireland was highlighted at General Synod today. In proposing the report of the Council for Mission, Sarah Taylor (Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh) outlined their work over the past year and upcoming plans for mission.
The vast range of work featured in the report of the Standing Committee was brought before General Synod this afternoon.
The Covenant relationship between the Church of Ireland and the Methodist Church is a vital expression of each tradition’s ongoing mission, members of General Synod heard today (Friday May 8).
The Covenant relationship between the Church of Ireland and the Methodist Church is a vital expression of each tradition’s ongoing mission, members of General Synod heard today (Friday May 8).
The Board of Education of the General Synod has expressed its deep concern for the welfare of principals, teachers, staff and governors due to the state of funding in education in Northern Ireland. Proposing the report of the Board of Education (NI) at General Synod today, the Revd Catherine Simpson highlighted a recent report which stated that 91% of teachers, including principals, were stressed, anxious and near burnout.
The wide range of achievements of the Representative Church Body during 2025 were highlighted to members of General Synod meeting in Newcastle, County Down, this morning (Friday May 8). Proposing the report of the RCB, Hilary Prentice, chairperson of the RB Executive said there was much to be thankful for as the RCB continues to strive towards delivering on its strategic priorities for the Church.
A Bill which seeks to introduce a mechanism to address situations where “an intractable breakdown of relationships” has occurred between an incumbent and members of his or her parish through no particular fault of either party was presented at General Synod on Thursday afternoon. Discussions on 13 amendments to the Bill took place on Friday morning.