[List correct as of 21 February 2013]
EPISCOPAL MINISTRY ACT OF SYNOD
to move on behalf of the Southwark Diocesan Synod:
'That the Episcopal Ministry Act of Synod 1993 be
rescinded.'
March 2003
ORDINATION OF WOMEN TO THE EPISCOPATE
to move on behalf of the Rochester Diocesan Synod:
'That this Synod
(a) note that it was resolved in July 2005 that the "process for
removing the legal obstacles to the ordination of women to the
episcopate should now be set in train";
(b) express its wish for suitable pastoral provision to be made
for all those, whether clergy or laity, who are unable in
conscience to accept this development;
(c) is particularly aware of the difficulties faced by clergy
opposed in conscience to the ordination of women bishops but who
currently work, and will continue to do so, in parishes where the
Parochial Church Council would otherwise welcome the sacramental
ministry of women bishops.'
October 2007
NAME OF DIOCESES
to move on behalf of the Bradford Diocesan Synod:
'That this Synod call on the Archbishops' Council to introduce
legislation to enable dioceses of the Church of England to be named
by reference either to a city or substantial town or to a
geographical area.'
[The Ripon & Leeds Diocesan Synod passed a motion in
identical terms.]
June 2011
ANGLICAN COMMUNION COVENANT
to move on behalf of the Chelmsford Diocesan Synod:
'That this Synod:
(a) rejoice in the fellowship of the world-wide Anglican
Communion, which is rooted in our shared worship and held together
by bonds of affection and our common appeal to Scripture, tradition
and reason;
(b) thank the Archbishop of Canterbury for his tireless efforts
throughout the Communion to sustain and strengthen unity in
difficult times; and
(c) call on the House of Bishops:
(i) to find ways to maintain and reinforce strong links across
the world-wide Anglican Communion and to deepen the Church of
England's involvement with the existing Communion ministries and
networks (especially the continuing Indaba process);
(ii) to publicise and promote this work within the dioceses of
the Church of England in order to broaden understanding of, and
enthusiasm for, the Anglican Communion; and
(iii) to encourage a wide understanding of, and support for, the
next Lambeth Conference. '
March 2012
[The Bath and Wells, Lincoln, London, Manchester, Newcastle
Oxford and St Albans and Worcester Diocesan Synods passed a motion
in identical terms.]
ANGLICAN COMMUNION COVENANT
to move on behalf of the Southwark Diocesan Synod:
'That this Synod:
(a) rejoice in the fellowship of the world-wide Anglican
Communion, which is rooted in our shared worship and held together
by bonds of affection and our common appeal to Scripture, tradition
and reason, all as set out in Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the draft
Anglican Communion Covenant;
(b) thank the Archbishop of Canterbury for his tireless efforts
throughout the Communion to sustain and strengthen unity in
difficult times; and
(c) call on the House of Bishops:
(i) to find ways to maintain and reinforce strong links across
the world-wide Anglican Communion and to deepen the Church of
England's involvement with the existing Communion ministries and
networks (especially the continuing Indaba process);
(ii) to publicise and promote this work within the dioceses of
the Church of England in order to broaden understanding of, and
enthusiasm for, the Anglican Communion; and
(iii) to encourage a wide understanding of, and support for, the
next Lambeth Conference.'
March 2012
ANGLICAN COMMUNION COVENANT
to move on behalf of the Guildford Diocesan Synod:
'That this Synod:
(a) rejoice in the fellowship of the world-wide Anglican
Communion, which is rooted in our shared worship and held together
by bonds of affection and our common appeal to Scripture, tradition
and reason;
(b) thank the Archbishop of Canterbury for his tireless efforts
throughout the Communion to sustain and strengthen unity in
difficult times; and
(c) call on the House of Bishops:
(i) to find ways to maintain and reinforce strong links across
the world-wide Anglican Communion and to deepen the Church of
England's involvement with the existing Communion ministries and
networks;
(ii) to publicise and promote this work within the dioceses of
the Church of England in order to broaden understanding of, and
enthusiasm for, the Anglican Communion; and
(iii) to encourage a wide understanding of, and support for, the
next Lambeth Conference. '
April 2012
NATURE AND STRUCTURE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND - NATIONAL
DEBATE
to move on behalf of the Wakefield Diocesan Synod:
'That this Synod ask the House of Bishops to facilitate a
theologically informed national debate about the organisational
shape of the Church we are called to be in order to best equip the
parishes to serve the people of our land.'
July 2012
REVIEW OF THE WORKINGS OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
to move on behalf of the London Diocesan Synod:
'That this Synod request the Archbishops' Council and the
Business Committee to set in motion a review of the workings of the
Synod and to propose alternatives to the parliamentary model
currently used, the review to include consideration of
(a) the frequency and length of groups of sessions
(b) the ways in which debate takes place and decisions are made;
and
(c) whether, in the light of recent chances in the democratic
structures of local government and other public bodies, the current
synodical framework and representative structures are still fit for
purpose.'
August 2012