Synod 2019 tackles issues tough and transformational
Synod 2019 members gathered in early July for four days of deep discussion on a variety of topics, some very polarising.
Synod day four – recap
Today’s major order of business was to decide on the response to the Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation.
Synod day three – recap
Day 3 included Agency and Assembly reports, NAIDOC Week presentations and the adoption of a Statement of the Heart.
Synod day two – recap
The day began with a Bible study led by Dr Liz Boase, which was followed by reports from Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress Victoria, UAICC Tasmania, Walking Together Group and Synod Ethics Committee.
Synod day one – recap
Day one of Synod kicked off with a welcome by new Moderator Rev Denise Liersch. What followed was a mix of reports, proposals, Bible study, reflections and other activities, such as Choose Your Own Adventure.
Moderator urges Church to explore new ways of worship
Denise Liersch says “don’t cling to the status quo … look for where the Spirit of God is at work in unexpected places and ways”.
Two views on Voluntary Assisted Dying and the Church
Victoria's Voluntary Assisted Dying Act came into effect on 19 June. Here are two contrasting opinions on what our Church's response should be.