Council of Synod February 2026

20 March 2026

CoS met at the Upper Moutere Church on the weekend on 20 to 22 February.

The project has been completed.
The project financial report will be finalised and along with a report on the work undertaken will be prepared and sent to Synod Delegates and Congregations after the next Council of Synod meeting in April.
There are a number of items that must be completed in order for the property to be rented.
We are discussing the rental agreements with two Wellington property Managers.

CoS have introduced the Consent Agenda process in order to spend time on the issues rather than administrative items. This will be reviewed in October 2026.
CoS members start their meetings with a devotion and sharing their Minute for Mission.
CoS received draft financial statements for Q4 and year to 31 December 2025. These will be reviewed and sent to audit.
CoS approved the changes to the Luther’s Small Catechism Te Katikihama Poto for printing as the second edition.
CoS have received new policies from the LCA and will discuss with the LCA about implementation in the New Zealand context. The policies are:
- 06.05 LCA Prevention of Harm, Harassment and Abuse Policy
- SC03 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
- SC07 Standards of Ethical Behaviour and Code of Conduct
CoS had a discussion with the Upper Moutere Church Leadership team about their successes, concerns and issues.

A member of the LCNZ has been approached to fill the role of the Project Manager. That person was interviewed at the meeting and a job description was discussed. This is being progressed.
A congregational Life Ambassador position is also being discussed.
Artwork, website and resources are being developed.

The CoS and GGTB meeting schedule for 2026 can be found here: Events from April 28 – December 8
CoS are preparing to meet with LCANZ General Church Board later in the year.

Andy Marr
Chairperson
Council of Synod
March 2025

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