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SYNOD. An ecclesiastical assembly.

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She was ignored, but at earlier synods, she would have been sent home in disgrace.
How can the synod process be improved?
It is now available for use in congregations and synods as a means of connecting the power of the biblical story to life's journey.
From resolution to reality: a Synod's engagement with the Book of Faith Initiative
It isn't enough to simply reduce the number of synods," said MCC member Jim Wilson of Scioto Valley Presbytery, "but to streamline the mid council system.
Mid councils commission finalizes report to general assembly
I may be in the minority, but I truly enjoy General Synod meetings.
Needed: a resurgence of the spirit of Halifax
All synods have regional staff, though Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario currently sit vacant).
Regional staff provide a helping hand: they're waiting for your call
The Saskatchewan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) took a historic step in electing Rev.
First woman bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. (News)
This development of contesting non-ordained pastoral workers was one of the reasons which led Pope John Paul II to call a national Synod of Dutch bishops and Vatican cardinals in Rome in 1980, a Synod which, as far as I know, has remained fruitless.
Priestly celibacy: pt3: modern times
The year between the synods, the statement said, "should take the path already done as a starting point and take this special opportunity to study issues and promote discussion at the level of episcopal conferences, finding the means and the tools necessary to further involve also the different ecclesial bodies in the synodal reflection on the family"
Pope appoints critic to synod leadership team
In an interview, Bishop Atagotaaluk said the decision by the synods of the dioceses of Ottawa, Montreal, Niagara and Huron to ask their bishops to give clergy permission to bless homosexual marriages "kind of let us down from trusting that we had a process that everybody can work with.
Arctic critical of four dioceses: expresses 'great disappointments' over same-sex blessings
In short, the goal is to raise the trust level among all the people and to experience not just good congregations but great congregations, not just good synods but great synods.
Openness and trust in congregational and synodical leadership
Norman Kansfield, 65, was tried at the RCA's General Synod in June and was fired from his teaching post and suspended from the office of minister until he repents for his actions.
Same-sex marriage minister punished
The ELCA is organized into 65 synods, each headed by a bishop.
Seven women Lutheran Bishops in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. (News)

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