General Synod 2017

On my way to Maroochydore, 17th Session of General Synod, 3-8 September 2017. This is @AustAnglican, strictly an unofficial account.

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Farewell Sunshine Coast, farewell #GS17. Until next time!

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The House of Bears votes for adjournment sine die, @SyNodBear

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So I managed to connect with people from 20 of our 23 dioceses! No prizes, but not a bad effort for a few short days.

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Tying off loose ends... a young Howell Witt, Chaplain at Woomera, in conversation with his boss, Rt Rev Richard Thomas, Bishop of @willochra https://t.co/hzi1BAPyGj

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#NewProfilePic One more for tonight. A new puzzle for you all! Who are these two chaps? A bishop and a future bishop...

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Finishing with prayers in Torres St Islander & Aboriginal languages. Very evocative, petitioning the Lord in the 1st languages of this land.

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Motions of farewell to many retiring members. We're nearly there!

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Many, many thanks. (This is just the start of the motion) Well done @GenSecSynod @ABFreier and many others 🎉

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Carried with acclamation (standing ovation in the case of the first). Followed by fervent prayer for @CARoyalComm

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Text of the Assisted Dying motion just passed by #GS17

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In the context of moving and passionate speeches. Well done Dr Denise Cooper-Clarke and @karinsowada https://t.co/lMaqWHIGtL

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#GS17 Euthanasia amendment comprehensively defeated 68/159. Motion passed with previously-agreed amendments.

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#GS17 Anglicans urge Fed Govt to make another 12000 refugee places open for people fleeing Syria & Iraq targeted by ISIS.

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#GS17 Outraged Anglicans urge Fed Govt to resettle refugees, asylum seekers on Nauru & Manus as 1 Oct 17 & work with churches to do so.

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I'm up to 18 dioceses. There are still five dioceses where I haven't had a chat with any of their reps.

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Lovely start to the day, great unity in song 🎶 "Lord your Almighty Word" & I hope your Bible Study group was as positive as mine!

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@RossJCobb @TGC @albertmohler @RevKevDeYoung @TrevinWax @LifeWay And a pebble for your shoe!

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@tyroleanlass @SyNodBear Excellent! I think @SKHMelb would also like to join us as we convene the House of Bears 🐻

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Last piece of legislation passed was A Bill for the Missionary Dioceses (Amendment) Canon 2017. An extract from the explanatory memorandum:

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We have completed our legislative agenda (*cue cheering)

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@mstu1549 @TheProseClerk I think that's why the language of "noting" "expressing" and "praying" has been used

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@TheProseClerk Oh, yes. Bishop Ford's amendment looked to "soften" the original text somewhat. And was supported 182-48