All the proceedings are available to watch on YouTube | July General Synod papers
Presidential Address by the Archbishop of York
Watch the Presidential Address by the Archbishop of York on YouTube from 29 mins 26 seconds or read a transcript on the C of E website.
Synod backs increase in statutory minimum rest time for clergy
Members of the Synod voted in favour of plans to amend church regulations to introduce a statutory right to a minimum of 36 hours rest – a day and a half a week – for clergy office holders, covering most clergy.
Press release, 6 July | Watch on YouTube from 1:49:34
Synod backs motion to affirm the human dignity of disabled children
Members of the Synod voted in favour of plans to “strengthen the church’s witness to the human dignity of all God’s children”.
Press release, 7 July | Watch on YouTube from 05:48
Update on Safeguarding Independence
General Synod voted in support of next steps on safeguarding independence as outlined in a paper presented to Synod from the C of E’s lead safeguarding bishop, Joanne Grenfell.
Press release, 8 July | Watch on YouTube from 09:29
End the ‘scandal’ of the need for food banks, General Synod hears
Public policy needs to address the ‘root causes’ of rising levels of poverty in a debate where members voted to express concern over increasing levels of dependence on food banks.
Press release, 8 July | Watch on YouTube from 1:16:47
Synod signals support for ‘Anglican way forward’ on same-sex relationships
General Synod has given agreement in principle to taking forward outline proposals for the wider use of prayers asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples in church services.
Press release, 8 July | Watch on YouTube from 08:18
Redress Scheme Update
Synod debated the revised Abuse (Redress) Measure that will, once it comes into effect, make legal provision for the creation of the Redress Scheme for victims and survivors of Church-related abuse.
Press release, 9 July | Watch on YouTube from 44:03
General Synod backs day of prayer for persecuted Christians around the world
Synod endorsed a motion from the Diocese of London highlighting the plight of the persecuted Church, and calling for the creation of a day of prayer for Christians who face oppression and violence around the world.
Press release, 9 July | Watch on YouTube from 2:38
Synod affirms work with children and young people
General Synod has called for a significant shift in prioritising the voices of children and young people, committing to hear more young voices as part of future discussions.
Press release, 9 July | Watch on YouTube from 3:41
