Diocesan News
Past, Present and Future: Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Diocesan Synod 2021
‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble.’ Ps. 46:1
The Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Synod of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh took place this Saturday 16th October via Zoom Conference. It is the second year in a row that we have been able to meet in person.
In his Presidential Speech to the Synod, the Rt Revd Dr Ferran Glenfield noted the manner in which the past year has been dominated by the Covid–19 pandemic. Church life was disrupted by Covid restrictions – unable to meet in person for the first five months of 2021, Sunday and seasonal worship was conducted online. Bishop Ferran acknowledged the ingenuity of clergy and laity who enabled participation in worship and learning remotely. Likewise, he commended our clergy and lay pastors who conducted their pastoral ministry under very different circumstances and rules. Bishop Ferran said that Covid–19 has taken a heavy toll on people, parishes and the nation. We continue to look to Almighty God, our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble.
A full report from the diocesan synod is available here.
Diocesan Communications Officer, Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh
Mrs Jenny Horner
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dco@kilmore.anglican.org