The 25th Diocesan Synod will commence this evening with a worship service at All Saints’ Cathedral. It will be followed by two days of meetings where issues pertaining to church, community and country will be discussed and decisions will be made through voting.

The word ‘Synod’ is derived from the Greek word ‘synodos’ meaning assembly or meeting. It has since been used in the Anglican Church to denote the governing or highest decision making body of the Diocese under the leadership of the Diocesan Bishop.

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