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Day 1

Provisional Timetable as a PDF (subject to alteration) 

You may also wish to consult the Housekeeping Arrangements 

FIRST DAY

2pm–1pm  

Celebration of Holy Communion  

1pm–2pm  

Lunch  

2pm–4.30pm  

President takes the Chair  

List of members of the General Synod to be laid on the table  

Reports of Committees of the Synod to be laid on the table (SO 47)  

Communications from Diocesan Synods to be laid on the table  

Nomination of an Assessor by the President  

President’s Address  

Welcome of Official Guests  

Motion No 1– Timetable  

Presentation (Working Group to Review Clergy Tenure)  

Report of the Bills Committee  

Bills No 1 to 5  

4.30pm–5pm  

Tea/Coffee Break  

5pm–6.30pm  

Continuation of Bills No 1 to 5  

Report of the Church of Ireland Youth Department (30 mins) 

If business listed for any period is completed before the hour appointed, reports listed for the Saturday afternoon will be taken in reverse order, commencing with the Commission for Christian Unity and Dialogue. References in this motion to a “report” shall include any motions accompanying such report on the agenda paper. At the end of the final session, any outstanding items will be put from the Chair without debate.