THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA FIFTEENTH GENERAL SYNOD 2010 Melbourne 18-23 September 2010 GENERAL SYNOD PAPERS BOOK 6 INFORMATION FOR SYNOD MEMBERS ©The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation 2010 Published by: The Standing Committee of the General Synod of The Anglican Church of Australia General Synod Office Level 9, 51 Druitt Street, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales, Australia CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 6-001 2 BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME 6-003 3 HOW TO GET TO THE SYNOD VENUE 6-005 4 AT THE SYNOD 6-007 5 PROGRAM 6-012 6 GUEST SPEAKERS 6-015 7 WORSHIP AT GENERAL SYNOD 6-019 8 VENUES 6-021 9 MEMBERS OF GENERAL SYNOD 6-025 10 PROFILES OF SOME GENERAL SYNOD MEMBERS 6-039 11 MEDIA ARRANGEMENTS 6-071 12 NOTICE OF MEETING OF STANDING COMMITTEE 6-077 INTRODUCTION This Information Book is designed to give Members some practical information to help on arrival at the General Synod venue, Melbourne Grammar School, and to provide orientation for the Session. The book contains details of the program, worship opportunities and other arrangements for the Session. Some information about guest speakers is included. There is a list of Members, most of whom have provided information which may assist with elections. The host of the Session, the Diocese of Melbourne, has provided a Local Arrangements Committee which has been responsible for the vast bulk of the practical arrangements for this Session of the General Synod. Their work has extended far beyond what is apparent from the contents of this book or what Members will see at the venue. We owe a substantial debt of gratitude to the Local Arrangements Committee and to the volunteers who perform so many of the functions that facilitate the gathering and the work of the Synod. 6-001 6-002 Before You Leave Home BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME THE CONSTITUTION, CANONS AND RULES OF GENERAL SYNOD The procedure of the General Synod is largely governed by Chapter V of the Constitution and the Standing Orders made by the General Synod. Elections are governed by Rule III. These are all printed in Book 1 of the General Synod papers, Synod Procedure and Elections. Familiarity with this material will promote efficient process and enhance your experience of the Synod. Every Synod Member would benefit by having a copy of the The General Synod Constitution and Canons 2007, popularly known as the Green Book, which contains Canons and Rules which will be the subject of amending Bills at this session of the Synod. Having access to that material will make the proposed amendments and the debates more meaningful. Copies of the Green Book can be obtained from Broughton Books Pty Limited. Orders may be directed to [email protected] quoting ISSN 10393900 The Constitution Canons and Rules of General Synod 2007 and a quantity for order. CHECK LIST Before you leave home, check that you have packed… General Synod Papers Book 1 Synod Process & Elections Book 2 Bills Supplement to Book 2 Book 3 Standing Committee Reports Book 4 Standing Committee Financial Report Book 5 Reports of General Synod Bodies & Other Bodies Book 6 Information for Synod Member The 2007 “Green Book” Business Paper for the First Day 6-003 6-004 How to get to the Synod Venue HOW TO GET TO THE SYNOD VENUE The Fifteenth Session of the General Synod will be conducted at the Melbourne Grammar School at 355 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Pedestrian access is available via either the Domain Road or Bromley Street gates. ARRIVING BY AIR If you are arriving on the evening of Friday 17th or the morning of Saturday 18th, please proceed to the banner between baggage carousels 2 and 3 at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to be directed to your bus, to your hotel and the Melbourne Grammar School. If you arrive outside these times or arrive at Avalon Airport you will need to make your own arrangements. Melbourne Grammar School is a 30 minute drive from Melbourne Airport by taxi and costs about $50. From Avalon it is a 60 minute drive and costs about $90. The Skybus travels from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross Station and costs $16 one way or $26 return. ARRIVING BY PRIVATE CAR Car park access is via the Barrett Gates on St Kilda Road at the south west corner of the school. The Barrett Gates are highlighted in yellow on the attached school plan. The school’s Metway reference is L2:A2. ARRIVING BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT Melbourne Grammar School is located near the Domain Interchange (Stop #20), a major Tram terminus which is serviced by the following trams: 3/3a - Melbourne University - East Malvern 8 - Moreland-Toorak 16 - Melbourne University - Kew via St Kilda Beach 55 - West Coburg - Domain Interchange. 6-005 6-006 At the Synod AT THE SYNOD REGISTRATION AND WELCOME DESK Please register as soon as you arrive at Melbourne Grammar School. Registration will commence at 11:00 a.m. on 18 September 2010 in the Cafeteria (School map reference 17, page 6-011). Registration consists of signing an attendance sheet. Volunteers from Anglican churches in the Diocese of Melbourne will staff the registration desk. On registration, you will receive: A badge which is your authority to gain access to the Synod hall for business sessions and your meal ticket. Synod seating plan. Information about arrangements for transport and luggage collection for your homeward journey. Worship Book, including Bible study passages. Other useful information relating to the Session of the Synod. Information about Melbourne. A list of sponsors and exhibitors. Promotional material from sponsors. There will be a separate information desk in the exhibition marquee, also staffed by volunteers Please do not hesitate to ask a volunteer any questions that you might have about the arrangements for the Session or about Melbourne. They may not always have an answer immediately, but will get back to you with information as soon as possible. 6-007 At the Synod SYNOD BADGES All General Synod Members, Staff, Accredited Media, Volunteers and Official Visitors will be provided with a colour-coded name badge. This should be presented at all Synod functions to gain entry. The coding is as follows: House of Bishops Purple House of Clergy Red House of Laity Deep Blue Staff Yellow Media Green Official Guests Ochre Volunteers Light Blue FIRST DAY CHECK LIST Register Collect welcome pack Ensure you have collected homeward journey transfer and luggage information Advise meals not required Locate your Diocese’s seating position(s) New Members’ Lunch in Dining Room at noon LOCATION OF BUSINESS SESSIONS Daily Bible Studies and business sessions will be conducted in the Old Melburnians War Memorial Hall (“Synod hall”) (School map reference 14). 6-008 At the Synod SEATING AT SYNOD A seating plan for the Synod hall has been arranged by Dioceses, following previous practice. This will enable all Synod Members to be seated with other Members of the same Diocese. All Members of smaller Dioceses will be able to sit in the one block. Larger Dioceses will be arranged into several seating blocks. Seating has been arranged in this way so that when discussion groups are formed you will meet and discuss with people from other Dioceses. There will be a seating plan at the entrance to the Synod hall to show you where to go. CATERING All meals will be served in the Dining Room (School map reference 3) and the Cafeteria (School map reference 17). Members who have indicated special dietary requirements will be served in the Dining Room. There is no facility to provide meals for Members’ guests. Please advise either the Registration Desk or the Information Desk of any meals not required. Members are encouraged to take the opportunity to dine and mingle with Members from other Dioceses. NEW MEMBERS’ LUNCH On Saturday, 18 September a lunch will be held in the Dining Room (School map reference 3) commencing at 12 noon for Members attending General Synod for the first time. Bishop Greg Thompson will chair the lunch. Longstanding and recent Members will speak of their experiences and provide tips for an enjoyable and productive Synod. There will be a time for questions and informal prayer. CONTACT & COMMUNICATIONS AT SYNOD Telephones It is understood that most Members of Synod will have their own mobile phones. If left on, the ringer must be switched to silent. Calls should not be taken inside the Synod hall. 6-009 At the Synod Internet Internet access will not be available for Members at the Synod venue. Members requiring internet access are advised to make alternative arrangements. Power cannot be provided for laptop computers in the Synod hall. For safety reasons Members are required to refrain from using any powerpoints to power their laptop computers. DISPLAYS AND SPONSORSHIPS A number of organisations will be exhibiting displays in a marquee in the quadrangle adjacent to the main entrance to the Synod hall. The sponsors cover a wide range of services and products of interest to Dioceses, Parishes and individuals. Members are encouraged to visit the marquee throughout the Session. A complete list of sponsors and exhibitors will be provided to Members on registration. Information concerning certain sponsors will be shown on screens around the Synod venue during breaks. Thanks are due to the generosity of our sponsors. VISITORS There will be a clearly marked public gallery at the rear of the Synod hall which will provide seating for a limited number of visitors. Other than a few official exceptions, seats may not be reserved in the public gallery. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE For medical assistance contact the Information Desk.