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The Diocesan Annual Synod
takes place in Larnaca, Cyprus at the end of January. At about this time
of the year, and following Synod, I usually receive various Chaplaincy
magazines or newsletters and it’s interesting to note that someone who
has attended Synod writes a “report”. Often that “someone” has attended
synod for the first time. I would say that in every case the report is
exciting and informative as the writer enthuses about the week spent
sharing with the Diocesan “Family”; a week that starts with a Quiet Day,
has daily worship and the opportunity to listen to chaplaincy reports.
There is so much to learn about the different chaplaincies from just
listening to these reports. Synod seems to be growing ever more popular
as the number of observers grows joining with the Chaplains, their wives
and the delegates. This year the total number attending was 150 with the
“Friends” being well represented. It was a joy to have Bishop Michael
from Exeter and Bishop Gideon from Kenya and joining with our own Bishop
Clive in celebrating the Synod Eucharist in St. Paul’s Cathedral,
Nicosia.
I hope that the following pages will bring you up to date with what is
happening in the chaplaincies.
Val Taylor
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