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(thread) The motion, as amended and passed, by Synod is: That this Synod, commemorating in 2018 the martyrdom of the Revd Dr Martin Luther King Jr, noting with joy the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush liner in the United Kingdom in June 1948 bringing nearly

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a) lament, on behalf of Christ's Church, and apologises for the conscious and unconscious racism experienced by countless Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) Anglicans in 1948 and subsequent years, when seeking to find a spiritual home in their local Church of England parish

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500 Commonwealth citizens, mainly from the Caribbean, to mainland UK; and the eventual arrival of approximately half a million people from the West Indies, who were called to Britain as British subjects to help rebuild the post-war United Kingdom:

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The results for the motion to value people with Down's Syndrome: For - 284 Against - 0 Abstention - 0 #Synod

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the memory of which is still painful to committed Anglicans who in spite of this racism from clergy and others, have remained faithful to the Church of England and their Anglican heritage;

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b) request the Archbishops’ Council to commission research to assess the impact of this on the Church of England in terms of church members lost, churches declining into closure, and vocations to ordained and licensed lay ministries missed, and to report back to this Synod and

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Simon Friend, Exeter ( @CofEDevon ) It's impossible to divorce the Church's treatment of LGBT+ people from youth evangelism. Young people are shocked by how we handle these issues and it puts them off. We need to address this.

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Bishop Tim Thornton: "Caring for clergy wellbeing means cherishing them so that they can give of their best. Realistic expectations about their role; respect for personal and household privacy; affirming their need for recreation..." #Synod

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(e) resolve to continue, with great effort and urgency, to stamp out all forms of conscious or unconscious racism, and to commit the Church of England to increase the participation and representation of lay and ordained BAME Anglicans throughout Church life; to the greater glory

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Rachel Wilson (Rochester): We need to remove the link between capacity and whether life is worth living. Being born with disability is not a disaster - I know I am what God made me to be. If it was God enough for God, it's ok with me. #Synod

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the wider Church; (c) express gratitude to God for the indispensable contribution to the mission, ministry, prayer and worship of Christ's Church in this nation made by people of BAME descent in the Church of England;

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(d) acknowledge and give joyful thanks for the wider contribution of the 'Windrush generation' and their descendants to UK life and culture in every field of human activity, including service across the Armed Forces and other services during and after the Second World War; and

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THE MAIN MOTION in the Living in Love and Faith debate is CARRIED with the following votes recorded Bishops 36 for, 4 against, 2 abstained Clergy 111 for, 85 against, 3 abstained Laity 103 for, 92 against, 5 abstained #Synod

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A statement from the #Synod Officers in response to racist attacks on @England footballers following the #Euro2020Final The statement including signatories is also on our website:

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for actions to achieve reconciliation and authentic belonging so that we can move towards truly being a Church for all people.

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**The main LLF motion** as amended is carried. Votes were recorded as follows: Bishops: 23 for, 10 against, 4 abstained Clergy: 100 for, 93 against, 1 abstained Laity: 104 for, 100 against, 0 abstained #synod The motion is as follows:

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in whose image every human being is made; (f) request the Archbishop’s Council to appoint an independent person external to the Church to assess the current situation as regards race and ethnicity in the Church, in order to present a report to this Synod with recommendations

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Emily McDonald, member of Church of England Youth Council.says it can feel patronising to have a middle class minister parachuted onto a working class estate or former mining community. There is a real need for indigenous leadership.

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2 years

Welcome to the inauguration of the 11th General Synod in the presence of His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex #synod

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Bishop of Carlisle: People with Down's Syndrome are complete human beings, made in the image of God, deserving full inclusion in both Church and Society. #Synod

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10 years

Bishops: 37 for; 2 against; 1 abst Clergy: 162 for; 25 against; 4 abst; Laity: 152 for; 45 against; 5 abst. MOTION CARRIED IN ALL 3 HOUSES

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Caroline Herbert (Norwich) would have liked to have heard from someone with DS in this debate. This is about more than just welcome, it's about inclusion. Please think about what people with DS bring to your church congregations and how to include them fully. #Synod

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Sustained applause as #Synod approves the motion (as amended) on modern slavery and human trafficking unanimously (with 331 votes in favour, none against and no abstentions)

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Survivor Phil Johnson says: safeguarding should be simple - it is about protection, compassion and being vigilant, not about bureaucracy. #Synod

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A standing ovation from #Synod for Bishop Paul Korir, Bishop of Kapsabet in Kenya, and Dr Prem Chand Singh, Moderator of the Church of North India and Bishop of Jabalpur, following addresses on Evangelism and Discipleship.

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Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward after #synod debate

Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward after Synod debate | The Church...

The Church of England’s General Synod has called on the bishops to take the next step to issue prayers which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partners...

www.churchofengland.org

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General Synod gives unanimous backing to a call for people with Down’s Syndrome to be welcomed, celebrated and treated with dignity and respect. #Synod #equallyvalued

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Canon Mark Russell: young adults want a safe space to be and ask questions. Let's have 10,000 churches take one small step to make their spaces more welcoming to young people: hiring a youth worker is great step forward.

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During the short debate, the Revd Canon Val Plumb from Oxford addressed #Synod in the Chamber from home - beginning the first ever hybrid meeting

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#Synod votes unanimously to back Item 29, brought by @revtimgoode on affirming and including people with disabilities in the life of the @churchofengland

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. @JohnSentamu now prorogues #Synod with prayers for Her Majesty The Queen, South Sudan and leads Synod with in a prayer for parliament. July General #Synod has now come to an end, thank you for joining us this year.

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General Synod backs code of conduct for Parochial Church Councils A motion from @chelmsdio calls for new accountability structures. #synod

General Synod backs code of conduct for Parochial Church Councils | The Church of England

Motion from Chelmsford Diocese calls for new accountability structures.

www.churchofengland.org

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Synod backs trial of special services asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples #Synod

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Simon Butler: "I want to say to lay people, take time to find out who the people are behind the collar; don't let us hide behind the role. Do ask us about where we are with God and our vocation from time to time, too." #Synod

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The Bishop of Coventry says we should name the damage we have done to the soul of Europe in recent years. We must ask not just what is good for us, but what is good for our neighbours. Our Godly calling is to be a blessing to others. #Synod

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Jacqueline Stamper, Blackburn: we need to raise up a new generation of lay and ordained leaders on the estates. Jesus chose regular people as his disciples, not theologians. These are the people we need too.

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The motion on Climate Emergency and Carbon Reduction (GS 2159) has been carried as amended (49, 50, 51 & 53 carried) by #Synod - setting a net zero target of 2030. The motion and amendments are in order paper 4:

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The Archbishop of York is now leading farwells and tributes to the Bishop of Newcastle, Christine Hardman, who was consecrated in 2015. She was the first female diocesan bishop to serve in the Province of York. @BishopNewcastle

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6 years

. @ArchbishopThabo says hospitality is a key principle for dialogue. If the Communion is to overcome our disagreements, including those around human sexuality, we must converse with gentleness and honesty. Hospitality is a "key ingredient" for getting us there.

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#synod has approved the Measure to give final approval for #women bishops in all 3 houses. Item 504 now being moved

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Rachel Wilson: I was blessed with parents who ignored the doctors - and I'm grateful they did that. I pray we would have the imagination to welcome people as a Gospel imperative, to foster people as individuals so they can grow to be the people God intends them to be. #Synod

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Time for farewells. @JustinWelby pays tribute to the Bishop of Dover, praising hospitality, unseen work in House of Bishops and attention to detail. Thanks him for his service and humility. Ends by highlighting tireless work with refugees and visits to Calais jungle #Synod

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The Revd Dr Joseph Bilal addresses #Synod @churchofengland & receives standing ovation. Today (9 July) marks the 8th year anniversary of independence as the Republic of South Sudan. 'We give thanks for your solidarity with us and for your continuing prayers'.

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And now the Bishop of Norwich. @JustinWelby praises Bishop Graham's clear vision and love for the people of his diocese. Thanks him for his care, wisdom and love, his work as media bishop and his voice in the public square #Synod

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BIshop of London @bishopSarahM we must accept that with this motion we commit to changing and being changed. Ministry on estates is demanding: we need to take seriously how we support and resource people to stay there. Change comes when people stay.

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3 years

Bishop welcomes announcement on resumption of public worship:

Bishop welcomes announcement on resumption of public worship | The Church of England

Places of worship will reopen for public worship from 2nd December

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7 years

Ed Shaw: How did Jesus manage both to be a liberal and conservative ? How did he manage to be inclusive of all & yet speak challenge to all

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6 years

. @suffolkvicar : Part of the problem is that we treat safeguarding as a chore or a necessary evil. Safeguarding is not a hoop to jump through, but an opportunity to fulfil mission of God #Synod

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6 months

Amendment number 38 from The Bishop of Oxford is carried. Votes recorded: Bishops: 25 for, 16 against, 0 abstained Clergy: 101 for, 94 against, 1 abstained Laity: 99 for, 98 against, 2 abstained #synod

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The Archbishop of York leads a farewell to the Bishop of @LivDiocese - Paul Bayes - who also retires in February. #Synod

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#Synod will now consider plans to help the Church of England’s 16,000 local churches and 4,500 schools reach carbon net zero by the end of the decade. @bishopnorwich the Church of England’s lead bishop on the environment, to introduce the debate

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The Church of England is not only alive and well but is showing signs of growth, renewal and reform - from social action, to education, to growing numbers of ordinands @JustinWelby #synod

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3 years

The Archbishop of Canterbury @JustinWelby now leads thanks to Canon John Rees, who is departing as Provincial Registrar.

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A fond farewell from #Synod to the bishops of Dover and Norwich, expressed by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Bishop of Carlisle: There's an inherent contradiction between the secular celebration of diversity and the unintended consequence of getting rid of anything that is inconvenient and uncomfortable. #Synod

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7 years

@deansouthwark :can we not have a bit of pride in our LGBT members? This nation demands more love, more joy, of the blessing gay people bring

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. @nickbaines would like #Synod to consider that someone might be called to be a bishop who wouldn't want to be. The Church needs to have a discernment to call that person - even if they don't want it. Our system assumes that all the candidates are burning for the job.

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Sheran Harper at #Synod : "I am taking on the challenge to make @MothersUnion known and visible".

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10 years

Result of vote on women bishops In favour 378 against 8 abstentions 25 #synod

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#Synod 's standing ovation for Jo Kind

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The Archbishop of Canterbury @JustinWelby now leads tributes to the Bishop of @BathWells , Peter Hancock ( @bathwellsbish ) who is retiring early as he continues in his recovery from leukemia. #Synod

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9 years

General Synod starts tomorrow in York, please pray for all those attending: http://t.co/cK3jSiJAAv

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The Archbishop of Canterbury is paying tribute to the Bishop of Lincoln, Christopher Lowson, who is retiring at the end of 2021 having joined the diocese in 2011.

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. @JohnSentamu (York 2) If every English person talked about Jesus the way they talk about the weather everything would change! #Synod

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General #Synod meets for its February group of sessions, beginning at lunchtime today. You can find agenda, papers and a link to watch proceedings online here. Prayers for a safe journey for all travelling to attend.

General Synod February 2023 | The Church of England

All relevant information, documents and papers for the February 2023 Group of Sessions.

www.churchofengland.org

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Synod has given strong support for plans for the @churchofengland to reach net zero carbon by 2030. #Synod Read more:

Synod endorses plan to reach net zero carbon by 2030 | The Church of England

The Church of England’s General Synod has endorsed detailed plans designed to help the Church to reach net zero carbon by 2030.

www.churchofengland.org

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In her opening speech on serious youth violence @RosemarieMallet said: 'I have conducted the funerals of too many young people, and I prefer to be there supporting the living rather than presiding over the dead'.

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General #synod has voted in favour of the Draft General Synod (Remote Meetings) (Temporary Standing Orders) Measure (GS 2176) at the final approval stage. The Archbishop of Canterbury has now prorogued the session.

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Bishop of @chelmsdio all forms of racism are evil. They are not just a denial of our common humanity; they are an affront to God. #Synod

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Today #Synod will be looking at environmental issues. Watch this film about the Church of England Environment Programme

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We believe that responding to climate change is an essential part of our responsibility to safeguard God's creation. Our environmental campaign exists to enable the whole church to address - in faith, practice and mission - the issue of climate change. #Synod #Environment

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Bishop of Beverley has served with 'wholehearted' commitment and huge care and pastoral wisdom' the 100 or so parishes that look to him for sacramental and pastoral care, @CottrellStephen tells #Synod

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The bible does not do trickle down economics, but rolling rivers of justice, says @JustinWelby #Synod

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As we approach Lent, I urge you to consider giving up cynicism. Consider renewing love for those with whom you differ – @JustinWelby #Synod

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The Archbishop of Canterbury @JustinWelby moves a motion on the State of the Nation asking for prayer and a commitment to putting the voices of the poor and marginalised at the heart of our nation’s concerns. #Synod

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6 years

Bishop of Carlisle: Commitment to the greater inclusion of people with Down's Syndrome in both church and society.

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2 years

Read Archbishop @JustinWelby and @CottrellStephen 's joint presidential address to #synod

Archbishops’ Presidential Address to Synod | The Church of England

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have delivered a joint presidential address to the General Synod of the Church of England.

www.churchofengland.org

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Unless we are a poor church for the poor, our mission will come to nothing.. A Church that has abandoned the poor has abandoned God -+North

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Bishop of Ely says people who understand and recognise their interdependence on others (like people with DS) are more fully alive. #Synod

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General #Synod members will meet from this afternoon through to Tuesday for their July group of sessions. Safe travels to all who are attending in person and stable connections to all attending online.

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@JohnSentamu (York 2) the sooner conversion therapy is banned, the sooner I can sleep at night #Synod

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Archbishop of York pays tribute to @Jameslangstaff singles out his work steering the way for the ordination of women as bishops in the #synod and as Bishop to Prisons. He speaks of his 'quiet grace and determination and huge care for all concerned' in all the work he has done

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Bishops: for 43 against 1 Clergy: for 93 against 100 Laity: for 106 against 83

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' @MartinCWarner : it's dangerous to think only some people are vulnerable adults. We could all be vulnerable at different points of our life. We must keep an open mind about who could be abused, especially to avoid 'othering' potential victims. #Synod

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Read the text as delivered:

General Synod: Presidential address from Archbishop Justin Welby | The Archbishop of Canterbury

Read the text of Archbishop Justin Welby's Presidential address to General Synod.

www.archbishopofcanterbury.org

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The Archbishop of York now leads a farewell to Canon John Spence, who steps down in September after 10 years as Chair of the Archbishops’ Council Finance Committee. #Synod

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@JustinWelby tells @synod on closer ties with @MethodistGB : 'I for one am profoundly committed to moving forward in this matter - for the sake of the gospel; for the sake of the church and for the sake of the world we are sent to serve'.

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Churches should play a key role in combating serious youth violence in their communities, according to a motion unanimously backed by General Synod today. Read the press release on our website: #Synod

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Plans to help the Church of England’s 16,000 local churches and 4,500 schools reach carbon net zero by the end of the decade will be considered by General #Synod .

Synod to consider plans for net zero carbon Church by 2030 | The Church of England

Plans to help the Church of England’s 16,000 local churches and 4,500 schools reach carbon net zero by the end of the decade will be considered by General Synod.

www.churchofengland.org

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Simon Butler quotes Genesis 32.6 - I will not let you go until you bless me

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Lucy Gorman ( @DioceseOfYork ) asks dioceses to advertise reimbursement for loss of earnings to encourage more working people to stand for #Synod

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'Her deep faith shines through in all the work she does and importantly, in the way she goes about it,' . @BishManchester speaks of @LMinghella He pays tribute to her outstanding personal skills, ability and 'enormous heart' #synod

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Bishops: 37 for, 2 against, 1abst Clergy: 164 for; 24 against; 3 abst. Laity: 153 for; 40 against; 8 abst. MOTION CARRIED IN ALL 3 HOUSES

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Bishop of @SouthwarkCofE asks for consideration of sending message of profound reget to Govt over closure of Dubs scheme for child refugees

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General #Synod runs from Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th February. The agenda and papers can be viewed here:

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Archbishop of York pays tribute to the work of @petespurs . He tells him: 'You are clear in your passion for the Gospel and the ministry of the local church and the well being of the Church of England. We will miss you. It is hard to imagine @synod without you."

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Bishop of Chelmsford @CottrellStephen says this is one of the most challenging and outward-facing Synods in recent memory. Throughout it has been about one thing: a prophetic, Christ-like vision for what we are called to bring to our national life, with great humility. #Synod

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AG Yesterday we sent a strong message of great encouragement to our LGBT friends. We need to do the same for transgender people. #synod

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4 years

Members of General Synod are meeting online from 10.30am. Watch live:

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' @BishGloucester : safeguarding is integral to our mission and ministry -- it's not an add-on issue.

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General Synod calls for redoubling of efforts to create new churches on estates Estate churches thanked by Bishop for 'utterly beautiful' work in face of challenges including poverty and rising levels of destitution #Synod

General Synod calls for redoubling of efforts to create new churches on estates | The Church of...

The Church of England needs many more leaders from working class backgrounds and deprived communities, the General Synod has heard, in a debate where members voted to redouble efforts to establish...

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