LCNZ Council of Synod news – July 2024
Significant items that were discussed at the Council of Synod (CoS) meeting on 9 July included:
- The annual financial statements and the annual return to the Charities Commission have been filed. These documents are now publicly available.
- LCNZ application for GGTB funding was discussed and will be finalised in time for the GGTB September 14 meeting.
- The LCNZ’s Wellington bishop’s manse’s rectification project is having a project plan prepared. This will include estimated costs. The plan is designed to bring the house up to healthy homes and livable or saleable standards.
- LCNZ have been invited to send representatives to the Christian Savings Stakeholder Hui. Dennis Mollet will attend on behalf of the LCNZ.
- Professional Standards requirements for LCNZ CoS and church workers were advised. A schedule of these has been prepared and will be reported to every Council of Synod meeting.
- The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Institutional Care has reported to the government. Work on implementing changes and requirements this will begin once the report has been released (late July) with assistance from Denise Muschamp.
- District zone gatherings final timetable was approved. This has been published on the LCNZ website and emails sent to the hosts.
- The LCA have advised that the 2024 Convention of Synod Book of Reports will not be printed and mailed, rather all delegates will be able to access a downloadable digital copy. The LCA will send the links to this once it has been uploaded via LCA enews and emails to delegates. There as been a delay in the finalisation of the Book of Reports due to the work on the ordination way forward project, specifically on the finalisation of the Framework.
- CoS are looking to appoint members to the LCNZ Nominations Committee . If you or someone you know is interested in assisting the church in this role, please contact Bishop Richard (Richard.schwedes@lca.org.au ) or Rev Andy Marr (chair of Cos, Andrew.marr@lca.org.au) to discuss.
- Bishop Robert attended this meeting and it is his last meeting as Bishop. The members thanked Bishop Robert for his service and leadership since August 2023.
Rev Andy Marr
Chairperson Council of Synod
July 2024
