… members are also being asked to debate a motion calling for a review of how the Synod itself operates including the parliamentarian way debates are conducted and whether the complex system of electing members is now “fit for purpose”.
An official Synod briefing paper warns that members are now seen by many outside the Church seen as “rude and poor examples of Christians”.
The motion also questions whether the Synod should meet just once a year, instead of two or three times as at present, to encourage younger people with busy careers and families to stand for election.
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(Telegraph) Church of England discusses overhaul of ”˜rude and unchristian’ Synod
… members are also being asked to debate a motion calling for a review of how the Synod itself operates including the parliamentarian way debates are conducted and whether the complex system of electing members is now “fit for purpose”.
An official Synod briefing paper warns that members are now seen by many outside the Church seen as “rude and poor examples of Christians”.
The motion also questions whether the Synod should meet just once a year, instead of two or three times as at present, to encourage younger people with busy careers and families to stand for election.
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