Dear delegates and alternates

The in-person sessions of the 20th Convention of General Synod are now only three months away. There is a lot going on behind the scenes to ensure that you are well prepared for the business sessions.

Delegate Resource Kit

Your Delegate Resource Kit was posted to you last week. It contains reading materials to help you engage fully in the discussions at the in-person sessions about the ordination of both women and men. The kit was posted to the address we hold for you in LAMP2.

'Town halls' on ordination

We will be running three ‘town hall’ online sessions on the ordination proposals to allow you to ask questions and engage in the discussion. Each session runs for two hours and is a repeat, so delegates only need to attend one.

• Wednesday 30 November at 5.30pm (ACST)
• Saturday 3 December at 10.00am (ACST)
• Wednesday 7 December at 5.30pm (ACST)

The details for registering for the town halls will be available shortly.

Travel and accommodation

It is now an appropriate time to make your travel and accommodation arrangements. There is a wide range of accommodation styles and prices within easy commuting distance of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. We strongly recommend that you do not drive into the Melbourne CBD, as parking is very expensive.

Registration

The registration website for the in-person sessions will be available soon. We will advise you shortly when you are able to register.

Keeping in touch

From now until the in-person sessions commence, we will be communicating with you only via your LCA email address, so please check it regularly, at least once a week.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the in-person sessions of the 20th Convention of General Synod. Continue to watch the Convention website for updates.

And, of course, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns or questions.

Sincerely in Christ
Dr Nigel Long
Secretary of the Church