The purpose and role of Synod

Posted on August 31, 2026 
Filed under Sydney Diocese

From The Australian Church Record –

“This year marks the first session of the 54th Synod of the Diocese of Sydney.

To help new members of the Synod to think theologically and contextually about Synod as they prepare to participate, with the permission of the Sydney Diocesan Secretary, we are republishing a condensed form of a report to the Synod from 2021. It contains helpful theological and historical reflections about what a synod is and what it is for. …”

– Read it here.

Photo: Sydney Synod 2023, with thanks to Russell Powell.