Synod members head for Bucharest meeting
September traditionally marks the start of political party conference time but in the Diocese in Europe two regional Synods are meeting to share their news and consider issues affecting them locally and around the wider church.
The Archdeaconry of Italy and Malta meet in Rome during the weekend of 16 – 18 September under the leadership of Archdeacon Jonathan Boardman.
Meanwhile Ven. Patrick Curran from the Eastern archdeaconry says that more than forty members are beginning to pack their bags for what promises to be a special synod as we will be staying in the guest house of the Romanian Orthodox monastery of Cernica outside of Bucharest, Romania from 22-25 September.
“This year the agenda is very full because we have been asked to consider both the proposals for the Anglican Covenant and the legislation for allowing women to be bishops in the Church of England. Professor Remus Rus of the University of Bucharest will speak to us on The Romanian Orthodox church today: focusing on the development of the church since 1989 and ecumenical relations with the Anglican Communion. Our bible studies will be led Rev Dr Walter Moberly who is a Professor in Department of Theology and Religion at the University of Durham. One session of those bible studies will devoted to considering Christian Zionism. Other topics are Digital Communication - What’s on offer? Pros and Cons led by the Revd Jady Koch, How does the Diocese work? Introduced by Adrian Mumford, Diocesan Secretary, and Worship resources for small congregations led by Canon Malcolm Bradshaw”
