Synod 2025: Communities of Hope, Disruptive Grace Thursday May 8: St. George’s Cathedral opening Synod Service The gathering of Synod began on Thursday evening at St. George’s Cathedral. During the service of Holy Eucharist Bishop William Cliff offered his charge to Synod. Bishop William reflected on the passages from Acts 3:1-10 and Isaiah 30:15-21, noting their, and our, inclination to focus on loss and lament, rather than looking forward in faith. He called us to “begin to pray, plan and

The 145th Synod of the Diocese of Ontario, “Forward! Together in the Spirit“ began on Friday, May 26, at Queen’s University Biosciences Complex with Morning Prayer led by Rev. Canon Bob Wright, during which Matthew 13:31-33 was proclaimed and we prayed for the gathering. Following ‘housekeeping motions’, all of which are available in the circular, regarding Clerical and Lay Secretaries, acceptance of the agenda, courtesies of the house, approval of minutes, appointments to Diocesan Court, reports received and  greetings to