The Spirit moves: A snapshot of Synod 2025
June 17th, 2025
At Synod 2025, Gippsland Anglicans gathered under the banner of shared hope and faithful action to discern the next steps in mission and ministry.
In addition to Bishop-in-Council motions reporting to Synod on work undertaken over the previous 12 months, presenting the audited accounts, and putting forward the budget, eight motions from members of Synod were supported by the gathering in May.
These ranged from encouragement of the work of ABM and the Hope25 initiative, to consideration of insurance for volunteers, clergy retirement age, and celebrating and supporting women’s ministry in the Diocese. There were motions commending a comprehensive communications strategy, a more intentional approach to healing ministry, and building resilience in the face of climate change.
*Image: L–R: The Ven John Webster, Rev’d Sue Newcombe, Bishop Richard, Rev’d Can Dr Fran Grimes and Rev’d Daniel Gebert
For a full list of motions, election results and responses to Synod questions please see the Synod 2025 PDF document below.