13/07/2025
In the afternoon, the members of Synod heard a presentation on the Festival of God the Creator and Commemoration of the twenty-one martyrs of Libya and completed the first stage of the liturgical process to introduce changes to the Church of England’s calendar.
Synod then heard an address from an Ecumenical Guest from the Church of Norway, the Rt Revd Jan Otto Myrseth, Bishop of Tunsberg.
Following the address, Synod carried further two motions as part of the process to introduce legislation simplifying the licensing of Armed Forces chaplains, making it easier for them to serve with their units as they move around the country.
As part of the presentation on the Church Growth and Revitalisation report, Synod saw a video highlighting the research and showcasing examples of growth in parishes across the Church of England, and heard from young people sharing stories from their respective contexts.
Synod took note of the Archbishop’s Council’s Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report.
Members then heard a presentation on the church initiative Thy Kingdom Come, focusing on renewing the call to prayer and evangelism and had opportunities to ask questions.
The day closed with evening worship.