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On my way to Maroochydore, 17th Session of General Synod, 3-8 September 2017. This is @AustAnglican, strictly an unofficial account.

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Farewell Sunshine Coast, farewell #GS17. Until next time!
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The House of Bears votes for adjournment sine die, @SyNodBear
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So I managed to connect with people from 20 of our 23 dioceses! No prizes, but not a bad effort for a few short days.
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Tying off loose ends... a young Howell Witt, Chaplain at Woomera, in conversation with his boss, Rt Rev Richard Thomas, Bishop of @willochra nitter.gq/gensynod17/status/9039…
General Synod 2017 (@GenSynod17) profile pictureGeneral Synod 2017@GenSynod172 Sep 2017
#NewProfilePic One more for tonight. A new puzzle for you all! Who are these two chaps? A bishop and a future bishop...
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Finishing with prayers in Torres St Islander & Aboriginal languages. Very evocative, petitioning the Lord in the 1st languages of this land.
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Motions of farewell to many retiring members. We're nearly there!
Many, many thanks. (This is just the start of the motion) Well done @GenSecSynod @ABFreier and many others 🎉
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Carried with acclamation (standing ovation in the case of the first). Followed by fervent prayer for @CARoyalComm
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Text of the Assisted Dying motion just passed by #GS17
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In the context of moving and passionate speeches. Well done Dr Denise Cooper-Clarke and @karinsowada nitter.gq/davidould/status/90597…
David Ould ن (Minitrue / Miniluv) (@davidould) profile pictureDavid Ould ن (Minitrue / Miniluv)@davidould8 Sep 2017
#GS17 Euthanasia amendment comprehensively defeated 68/159. Motion passed with previously-agreed amendments.
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Rev. Dr Lucy Morris@CLucyMorris8 Sep 2017
#GS17 Anglicans urge Fed Govt to make another 12000 refugee places open for people fleeing Syria & Iraq targeted by ISIS.
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Rev. Dr Lucy Morris@CLucyMorris8 Sep 2017
#GS17 Outraged Anglicans urge Fed Govt to resettle refugees, asylum seekers on Nauru & Manus as 1 Oct 17 & work with churches to do so.
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I'm up to 18 dioceses. There are still five dioceses where I haven't had a chat with any of their reps.
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Lovely start to the day, great unity in song 🎶 "Lord your Almighty Word" & I hope your Bible Study group was as positive as mine!
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Last piece of legislation passed was A Bill for the Missionary Dioceses (Amendment) Canon 2017. An extract from the explanatory memorandum:
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We have completed our legislative agenda (*cue cheering)
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...and uncontested elections
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Here's the text of the motion: nitter.gq/abm_mission/status/905…
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Motion expressing regret about the Scottish Episcopal Church's decision to solemnise same-sex marriage passes in all 3 Houses #GS17 GSAus17
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Refers to our motion on the Scottish Episcopal Church, moved by @KanishkaRaffel and as amended by Bishop John Ford. nitter.gq/davidould/status/90565…
David Ould ن (Minitrue / Miniluv) (@davidould) profile pictureDavid Ould ن (Minitrue / Miniluv)@davidould7 Sep 2017
#GS17 Laity 60/45 . Clergy 68/42 . Bishops 12/6
MOTION PASSED
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