Synod

The word ‘synod’ comes from a Greek preposition meaning ‘together’.  Synodical government as we know it in Australia began with the growing independence of the Church in the Colonies and election of bishops other than by appointment of the Crown. The first synod of the Diocese of Goulburn was held in 1866 after a synod conference in 1865 to determine a constitution for it. For more information see Introducing Synod (PDF 22kb). Other useful documents include the following: Governance of the Diocese Ordinance 2000 (as to 2005) (PDF 250Kb) Standing Orders of Synod (as amended in 2004) (PDF 136Kb)) The 2nd Session of the 41st Synod was held in Goulburn on 12-14 September 2003. The 3rd Session of the 41st Synod was held in Wagga Wagga on 17-19 September 2004. The 1st Session of the 42nd Synod was held in Goulburn on 9-11 September 2005. The 2nd Session of the 42nd Synod was held in Goulburn on 8-10 September 2006. The 3rd Session of the 42nd Synod will be held in Goulburn on 7-9 September 2007.

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