Diocesan Secretary: Mrs Margaret Cassidy
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The Diocesan Secretary records the proceedings of the Synod and circulates all Synod agendas, notices and instructions of the Bishop. The Diocesan Secretary is an ex-officio representative of the Diocese on the General Council.
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Contact: [email protected]
Diocesan Treasurer: The Revd Dr Gordon Wareing
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The Treasurer receives and deposits in the Bank all the funds of the Synod and keeps a record of all transactions. He collects the annual Quotas from the parishes. The Treasurer also pays all authorised outgoings. At the first Synod of each year he presents the annual accounts for scrutiny and approval, then submits the annual return to the Charity Commission. The Treasurer is also an ex-officio representative of the Diocese on the General Council. |
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Contact: [email protected]
Church Planting Coordinator and Bishop’s Chaplain: The Revd Anthony Roberts
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As the Diocese begins to place church planting at the heart of its life, the Coordinator works with the Bishop in identifying, initiating and responding to opportunities to plant new FCE churches. He also liaises with Canon Alger of Always Forward as part of a stepped process of awareness, training and development. As chaplain Anthony assists the Bishop by undertaking such tasks as the Bishop delegates to him, by praying for him regularly and by attending him on formal liturgical occasions. He organises the twice-yearly residential Clergy Conference. |
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Contact: [email protected]
Bishop’s Examining Chaplain: The Revd Geoffrey Andow
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Within the wider framework of the FCE’s selection and training structures, the Examining Chaplain assists the Bishop in assessing the potential of candidates for various kinds of ministry and advises on possible training routes. |
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Contact: [email protected]
Prayer Link Co-ordinator: Mrs Norma Clarkson
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One of the aims as a Diocesan family is to support each other in prayer. The Prayer Link Co-ordinator receives requests for prayer and thanksgiving from members of the Diocese and from her opposite number in the Southern Diocese and then circulates them electronically. |
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Contact: [email protected]
Northern Diocesan representatives on the General Council elected by the Synod:
Clergy: The Revds Jonatas Bragatto, Kenneth Howles and Arthur Kay.
Laity: Mrs Kath Kay and Mr Neil Turner.
