Diocesan Synod
What is the Diocesan Synod?
The Diocesan Synod is governed by the Synodical Government Measure 1969 which sets out the following main functions:-
- To consider matters concerning the Church of England and to make provision for such matters in relation to the Synod’s diocese and to consider and express their opinions on any matters of religious or public interest.
- To advise the Bishop on any matters on which he may consult the Synod.
- To consider any matters referred to them by the General Synod.
Members of the Diocesan Synod hold office for a term of three years. The membership of Synod consists of the Bishops, the Dean, the Archdeacons, the Chancellor, the Chairmen of certain statutory committees, Diocesan members of the General Synod, and clergy and laity elected by the Deanery Synods in accordance with formulae approved by the Diocesan Synod.
Downloads
A number of resources are avaliable for download below. They are:
- Presidential addresses to the Synod by the Bishop of Coventry
- Minutes of the Diocesan Synod including the draft minutes of the Diocesan Synod meeting on 15 June 2011 (please note, these minutes will be approved at the Diocesan Synod meeting on 5 November 2011)
- Latest Synod Papers: the latest set of supporting papers sent to members of Synod
- Archive Synod Papers: historic supporting papers sent to members of Synod
- Resources for members: the Standing Orders of the Synod, a proxy form for meetings of the Diocesan Board of Finance, the Archbishop's Charge to the Bishop of Coventry given at the confirmation of his election, and the Diocese's statement of needs used in the Vacancy in See process
- Synod Presentations
1 - Presidential Addresses
| Name | Description | Download |
| The Presidential Address 18th Nov 2008 |
Bishop Christopher's Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod |  77.85KB |
| The Presidential Address 14th Mar 2009 |
Bishop Christopher's Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod | 7.17KB |
| The Presidential Address 29th Mar 2010 |
The Bishop of Coventry's Presidential Address | 26.2KB |
| The Presidential Address 1st Jul 2010 |
Bishop Christopher's address to Synod on 30 June 2010, which focused on the second part of the Archbishop's Charge to him; cherishing the bonds of mutuality within the Diocese. | 30.2KB |
| The Presidential Address 8th Nov 2010 |
Bishop Christopher's address to the Diocesan Synod at Harris School on 6 November 2010. | 26.6KB |
| The Presidential Address 5th Apr 2011 |
Bishop Christopher's Presidential address to Diocesan Synod on 19 March 2011. | 30.38KB |
2 - Minutes
| Name | Description | Download |
| 2011 no. 1 - 19 March 2011 19th Mar 2011 |
Minutes of the meeting on 19 March 2011 | 35.35KB |
| 2011 no.2 - 15 June 2011 15th Jun 2011 |
Minutes of the meeting on 15 June 2011. | 36.56KB |
| 2011 no.3 - 5 November 2011 - DRAFT Minutes 17th Nov 2011 |
The DRAFT minutes of the Diocesan Synod meeting on 5 November 2011. These minutes have not yet been approved for accuracy and may change. | 61.71KB |
3 - Synod Papers for 5 November 2011
| Name | Description | Download |
| DS 11/15 27th Oct 2011 |
Agenda for 15 November 2011 | 28.21KB |
| DS 11/17 27th Oct 2011 |
Women in the Episcopate - Resources list | 27.82KB |
| DS 11/18 1st Nov 2011 |
Summary of Deanery Synod discussions on Women in the Episcopate | 17.67KB |
| DS 11/19 27th Oct 2011 |
Following Motion - supporting notes | 26.77KB |
| DS 11/20 27th Oct 2011 |
Proposal for the numbers of Deanery representatives to be elected to the Diocesan Synod in 2012 | 9.38KB |
| DS 11/21 27th Oct 2011 |
Proposed 2012 budget for the Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance. | 83.37KB |
| DS 11/22 27th Oct 2011 |
Notes paper | 9.54KB |
| DS 11/23 27th Oct 2011 |
Update on committee vacancies | 6.3KB |
4.1 - Archive Synod Papers 19 March 2011
| Name | Description | Download |
| DS 11/01 17th Aug 2011 |
19 March 2011 - Agenda | 11.81KB |
| DS 11/03 17th Aug 2011 |
This paper sets out the vacancies on Diocesan Boards and Committees. | 8.05KB |
| DS 11/04 17th Aug 2011 |
The Chair of the DAC's 2010 report. | 21.84KB |
4.2 - Archive Synod Papers 15 June 2011
| Name | Description | Download |
| DS 11/05 17th Aug 2011 |
Agenda for 15 June 2011 | 16.8KB |
| DS 11/07 17th Aug 2011 |
Women in the Episcopate Briefing for Synod | 58.85KB |
| DS 11/08 17th Aug 2011 |
Minutes of the AGM of the CDBF 30 June 2010 | 15.54KB |
| DS 11/09 17th Aug 2011 |
CDBF Report and Financial Statements to 31-12-10 | 1.64MB |
| DS 11/10 17th Aug 2011 |
CDBE 2010 Report and Accounts | 477.4KB |
| DS 11/11 17th Aug 2011 |
Incorporation of the DBE | 14.27KB |
| DS 11/13 17th Aug 2011 |
DBE Report 2010 | 181.69KB |
| DS 11/14 17th Aug 2011 |
2012 Fixed Dates | 8.28KB |
5 - Resources for Members
| Name | Description | Download |
| Standing Orders 31st Mar 2009 |
The standing orders for Diocesan Synod, 2009 edition. | 70.98KB |
| Statement of Needs 18th Nov 2008 |
The document produced by the Vacancy in See committee describing the Diocese and the key tasks for the new Bishop. | 850.69KB |
| The Archbishops Charge 18th Nov 2008 |
At the confirmation of his election at Lambeth Palace on July 2nd 2008, the Archbishop of Canterbury gave this charge to Bishop Christopher: | 11.83KB |
6 - Synod Presentations
| Name | Description | Download |
| Lay & Reader Ministry 1st Apr 2010 |
Presentation given by the Director of Ministry Revd Canon Roger Spiller and the Warden of Readers Mrs Christine Haines on Lay and Reader Ministry. | 1.07MB |