Dear members of Synod: We are pleased to introduce our first Synod Newsletter. For the first time, the Synod of the Diocese of Toronto will convene virtually from Nov. 25 to 27, 2021. To help Synod members, we hope to release a series of newsletters to provide information and content regarding the Pre-Synod meetings and the 160th Regular Session of Synod.  These newsletters aim to: communicate with Synod members provide the opportunity for Synod members to ask questions provide information about “what to expect,” especially around the virtual format and the voting system We hope you find this newsletter series helpful. Keep an eye out for the next issue.

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The Rt. Rev. Andrew Asbil, Bishop of Toronto, has called all Synod members in the Diocese of Toronto to assemble virtually for the 160th Regular Session of Synod from Thu., Nov. 25 to Sat., Nov. 27, 2021.

October 2 and 23, 2021 Episcopal Areas will hold Pre-Synod Meetings to prepare for the upcoming 160th Regular Session of Synod. The meetings will be content-rich to ease some of the pressure from Synod’s Agenda. Learn More November 25, 2021 The 160th Regular Session of Synod will begin with a livestream of the opening worship from St. James Cathedral, with a service of Holy Communion, and a celebration of the 25th anniversary of FaithWorks.

November 26 & 27, 2021

Synod will convene virtually on Fri. Nov. 26 in the morning and the afternoon. Synod will reconvene virtually on Sat. Nov. 27 in the morning and finish at mid-day.

Theme

"Love Thy Neighbour"

The theme of this 160th Regular Session of Synod is Love Thy Neighbour. Since we last met in 2019, the importance of this gospel commandment has been shown to us in increasingly challenging ways. In a world beset by pandemic, loving our neighbour has meant keeping our physical distance – but not our spiritual distance.  Learn More

Technical Requirements

All members will need their own computer to log into and join the Pre-Synod and Synod meetings to be able to participate and vote. The following equipment is required:

Q&A Bulletin

Do you have a question about Synod? If so, send it to us and we will do our best to answer it in our next newsletter. Submit your questions!

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