Anglican Diocese of Auckland annual Synod

ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

MEDIA RELEASE – Thursday September 2 2010

Anglican Diocese of Auckland annual Synod

The Anglican Diocese of Auckland annual Synod begins at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell this evening. The gathering will address issues that affect everyday lives across society as well as topics of church governance.

The Diocesan Synod is the governing body of the Auckland Diocese consisting of about 360 delegates. The Anglican Bishop of Auckland will address the Synod this evening and sessions will continue on Friday and Saturday.

Bishop Ross Bay says, “The Synod is a chance to consider future plans for ministry across the Diocese, but it is also a time for the church to hear about issues that are being faced by the community. The church will determine a voice on topics that this year include alcohol abuse and child poverty. With the election of members of the Greater Auckland Council a matter of weeks away, it’s an important time to consider some of the social issues faced by the new city and its leaders.”

On Saturday the Synod will be addressed by Professor Doug Sellman of the National Addiction Centre on what he calls a ‘national drinking crisis’ and his evidence-based response that is referred to as the 5+ solution. Other issues include policies which affect child poverty as well as the levels of incarceration in New Zealand.

The Anglican Diocese of Auckland includes Auckland, Northland, the Coromandel Peninsula, and the Hauraki Plains.

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