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Chapter XVII Chapter 17

Voting by Bishops in Synod

Motions 2019 Motions presented to General Synod 2019, held in Derry/Londonderry.

Book of Reports 2021 Assembled by means of electronic communications technology pursuant to section 30 of the Ccivil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions Act) 2020

Book of Reports 2020 Assembled by means of electronic communications technology pursuant to section 30 of the Ccivil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions Act) 2020

Journal of General Synod 2020 Assembled by means of electronic communications technology pursuant to section 30 of the Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions Act) 2020

Bills Pamphlet 2020 Bills Pamphlet presented to General Synod 2020

Motions 2020 Motions presented to General Synod 2020

Amendments to the Bills Pamphlet 2019 Held in Derry/Londonderry

Book of Reports 2019 Reports for consideration at General Synod 2019. Held in Derry/Londonderry.

Journal of General Synod 2017 Held in Limerick

Bills Pamphlet 2019 The attached Bills were lodged with the Honorary Secretaries of the General Synod 2019, held in Derry/Londonderry

Journal of General Synod 2018 Held in Armagh

Exploring potential collaboration regarding local and global justice issues The final report of the scoping study on exploring potential collaboration regarding local and global justice issues, commissioned by the Bishops’ Appeal and the Council for Mission, following a resolution of the 2018 General Synod.

Amendments to the Bills Pamphlet 2018

Bills Pamphlet 2018 The attached Bills were lodged with the Honorary Secretaries of the General Synod 2018, held in Armagh

Book of Reports 2018 Reports for consideration at General Synod 2018. Held in Armagh.

Motions 2018 Held in Armagh

Book of Reports 2022 Held in Belfast

Social media guidelines Our guidelines seek to help all members of the Church to use social media in the best way and to help prevent its misuse.

Parish Registration (RI) Guide to RI Parish charity registration and required documentation.

Flood Relief Scheme The Representative Church Body’s Flood Relief Scheme is available all year round to support Church of Ireland parishes that are affected by flooding.

Flood Relief Scheme The Representative Church Body’s Flood Relief Scheme is available all year round to support Church of Ireland parishes that are affected by flooding.

Copyright and photography guidance The following guidance seeks to help parishes to choose and publish photos in a way that respects copyright and avoids charges for infringement.

Governance Roadshows 2023 These are presentations from the RCB’s Governance Roadshows 2023

Governance Guidelines Regarding Uniformed Organisations in Northern Ireland A reminder on the governance responsibilities associated with agreements between parishes and Girls Brigade NI, Boys Brigade NI and other Uniformed Organisations.

Policy for the Appropriate Custody of Primary School Records This policy, produced by the Representative Church Body Library, guides Church of Ireland primary schools and their Patrons in how to best keep and share archived information about their work and service to their communities, with the assistance of archivists in local authorities.

Navigating our Safeguarding website Our safeguarding website presents our policies and procedures for Adult and Child Safeguarding, outlines the best practice for parishes, and lists events where you can get training and advice around safeguarding issues.

Help with the cost of living Sources of support for families and individuals facing rising inflation and pressures from the cost of living. This includes key contacts for support and advice from public services and Christian charities working to respond to need, in both jurisdictions.

Unit Trust Distribution Rates The ex–dividend and payment dates and the pence per unit paid by the Trust.

Charity Governance Code Reporting (RI) Guidelines on annual CRA Charity Governance Code reporting and required documents.

Financial assistance towards education for Church of Ireland children in the Republic of Ireland A list of grant awarding bodies which can provide educational assistance for Protestant children in the State.

Expenses forms for Parish Resources

Template for a parish social media policy A template document which may be used by a Select Vestry for drawing up a brief social media policy for its parish.

Copyright and online worship Answers to some frequently asked questions relating to streamed services and copyright.

Avoiding advertising and external content Hosting online services on an advertisement–free platform can help avoid unhelpful distractions for viewers.

Keeping your video conference secure Parishes are strongly advised to follow this advice regarding security for video conferencing.

Sterling Standing Order Mandate Form

Euro Standing Order Mandate Form

GDPR – Live Streaming & Recording Checklist This checklist has been developed by the RCB and the Central Communications Board to support parishes in being compliant with data protection legislation when planning to live stream or film a church service.

GDPR – Data Protection & Mailing Lists Guidelines These guidelines have been developed by the RCB and the Central Communications Board to support each diocese or parish in being compliant with data protection legislation when using mailing lists.

GDPR – Data Protection & Photography Guidelines These guidelines have been developed by the RCB and the Central Communications Board to support each diocese or parish in being compliant with data protection legislation when using photography. Sample formats for invitations and notices are enclosed.

Sharing hope with people without a home Each parish in the Church of Ireland is encouraged to consider how it can help to overcome homelessness at a local level between Harvest and Christmas.

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