Compassionate Service, Intelligent Faith, Godly Worship
155th Regular Session of Synod MINUTES International Plaza Hotel, Toronto November 29 and 30, 2013 Compassionate Service, Intelligent Faith, Godly Worship Friday, November 29, 2013 Pursuant to the notice, the opening of the 155th Regular Session of Synod of the Diocese of Toronto assembled at 9:45 a.m. at the International Plaza Hotel, Toronto. Synod Opens The Most Rev. Colin R. Johnson called the meeting to order. Constitution of the Meeting Report of the Committee on Credentials Chancellor Canon Dr. Robert Falby noted that the Committee on Credentials reports that all Clerical and Lay Members here gathered are entitled to take seats at Synod. Eucharist The Most Rev. Colin R. Johnson presided at the Eucharist. Announcements and Late Arrivals The Most Rev. Colin R. Johnson made several housekeeping announcements and shared prayer requests with Synod. Archbishop Johnson acknowledged the Rt. Rev. Michael Bedford-Jones and gave thanks for the forty-sixth anniversary of his ordination to the diaconate. Late Arrivals The Honorary Secretaries made housekeeping announcements and read the names of those given permission in advance of Synod to arrive late. The list includes: Ms. Joyce Badley, The Rev. Warren Beal, Ms. Clare Burns, The Rev. David Burrows, Ms. Lydia Cordie, Ms. Beth Conway, Mr. Paul Couillard, Ms. Suzan Hall, Ms. Christine Herbert, Ms. Allyson Lemire, The Rev. Pamela Lucas, Mr. Stephen Masson, The Rev. Canon Dr. Drew MacDonald, Ms. Lynda McKerr, Ms. Debbie McLean- Schubert, The Rev. David, Mulholland, Mr. Stephen Powell, Mr. Stephen Steynor, Dr. Ian Storey, and The Rev. Martha Tatarnic. MOVED by the Rev. Canon Judith Herron-Graham and SECONDED by Mr.
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