The Deanery Synod is part of the way the Church of England gives people at different levels a chance to discuss key issues and organise the church's ministry and mission. It sits between the parishes with their Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) and the full diocese, with its Diocesan Synod. It is convened by an Area Dean and Lay Chair and consists of all the licensed clergy in the Deanery and lay people elected by the parishes at their Annual Parish Church Meeting. The lay members serve for three years.
The Synod meets three times a year, visiting different parts of the Deanery, and its business is organised by a small Standing and Pastoral Committee which has both clergy and lay members.
Meetings include:
The following individuals are members of the Standing Committee, who plan and manage the business of Deanery Synod meetings.
Revd Sue Murray 01452 770897 smurray123@btinternet.com
Assist. Area Dean: Rev Canon Howard Gilbert 01453 882289 rector@minchchurch.org.uk
Assist. Area Dean: Revd Liz Palin 01452 741147 tv1stroudwater@gmail.com
Canon Margaret Sheather: 01453 834961 m.sheather@btinternet.com
Mr Mike Lambert: 01453 764635 Mikeandtonilambert@gmail.com
Mr Mike Lambert: 01453 764635 Mikeandtonilambert@gmail.com
Revd Peter Francis: 01453 882475 peterfrancis777@gmail.com - Clergy Rep
Mr Alec Jeakins - 01452 883403 Jeakins@gmail.com - Lay Rep
Currently two Lay vacancy
Deanery Eco Ambassador - Jennie South
Deanery Synod rep for Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton
Tel: 01453 883456 jennie.south@btopenworld.com
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