This is a text-only version of an article first published on Saturday, 16 November 2013. Information shown on this page may no longer be current.
The Diocesan Synod met on 16 November 2013. The Synod met the new Diocesan Chancellor , the Revd Alex McGregor, and said goodbye to the Revd Canon Dr Rupert Bursell QC who has retired. You can read Bishop John's Presidential address here. The Synod heard presentations on Credit Unions and the Church, and approved a motion affirming credit unions, encouraging church members to support them, and urging parishes to publicise credit unions.
For more on credit unions and how parishes can get involved, see the online resources produced by the Church of England.
The Synod also heard a short presentation by Canon Bruce Gillingham on the work to alleviate debt led by a group of churches in East Oxford. After coffee the Synod approved the budget for 2014.
The Synod noted that Brian Newey is stepping down as Chair of the Board of Finance.
His successor will be the Revd John Tattersall.
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