Gareth Bezett

My overall feeling coming away from Synod and still after a little reflection is positive and hopeful. I feel that the energy and debate time went into areas that are genuinely important.

A motion expressing the diocese's desire to remain in the Anglican Communion and to support the work towards a covenent was passed (with helpful ammendments and long debate) with near consensus. This was moved in response to the request from +Rowan Williams for Anglican Primates to bring an indication of the mood of their provinces on the covenant the next Primate's meeting.

I was pleased to see two of our Archbishops in the flesh and was generally impressed with +Tom's chairmanship and leadership.

All is not yet lost.