The outline agenda for the November 2010 Inaugural Group of Sessions of the General Synod of the Church of England is now available and is copied below.
GENERAL SYNOD NOVEMBER 2010
TIMETABLE
Monday, 22 November 10.30 am to 4 pm
Induction of new and returning members
Tuesday, 23 November
am Inauguration of the Synod
2.45 pm Prayers, welcomes, progress of legislation
Presidential Address: Archbishop of Canterbury
Business Committee Report
The Big Society: report by the Mission and Public Affairs Council
Questions
7 pm Close of business
Wednesday, 24 November
9.30 am Prayers
Draft Act of Synod Adopting the Anglican Communion Covenant
Ecclesiastical Offices (Clergy Terms of Service) (Amendment) (No 2)
Regulations and Consequential Transitional Provisions Order
Code of Practice under the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003
1 pm Lunch
2.30 pm Draft Church of England Marriage (Amendment) Measure
Scheme Amending the Diocese in Europe Constitution 1995 (deemed approval)
Farewells – Bishop of Lincoln (10 minutes)
Prorogation
4 pm Meetings of the Convocations and the House of Laity