Synods come but once a year in each diocese and provide a forum for the discussion of rules and regulations that are intended to keep some people in and other people out of any and many aspects of life in the diocese, as well as the consideration of serious as well as motherhood issues about which every Tom Dick and Harry, (not to mention Theresa, Doreen and Hermione) whether from the House of Bishops, the House of Clergy or the House of the Laity have an opinion, one way or the other.
While I am unable to comment directly on any aspect of this particular Synod because I was encouraged by my parish not to be present - what were they afraid of? - I can report with some jubilation that Father David got his wish in respect of the elections at Synod this year. He reported to many of his colleagues that some clergy committed to maintaining and strengthening the generous catholicity of the Diocese of Perth within the traditional inclusivity and diversity of the Anglican Communion had allowed themselves to be nominated to important positions on the Diocesan Council, the Archbishop's Election Committee and as representatives of the Diocese to the General Synod. All said nominees were successful in their bids for these positions and are to be congratulated.
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