42nd Synod of the Nelson Anglican Diocese

About 94 delegates attended the 42nd annual Synod of the Nelson Anglican Diocese in Nelson, recently. The Synod upheld the decision of the New Zealand General Synod to oppose the Springbok rugby tour next year and defeated a motion which expressed regret that the General Synod had found it necessary to debate and take sides on the tour issue.

The Synod postponed its vote on church union until next year's synod. By that time it will have been able to assess the results of a referendum to be held later this year.

The Nelson Diocesan Synod in session

Delegates look thoughtful as they listen to a debate: Messrs R. J. W. White (Greymouth), B. G. Biddington (Greymouth) and Rev. G. Spargo (Granity)

Relaxing between sessions are Mrs I. Hodge (Stoke), Rev. R. D. Hughes (Stoke) and Mrs J. Fowler (Wairau Valley)

Rev. Michael Smart (Nelson) hammers home a point

The Bishop of Nelson, the Rt Rev. P. E. Sutton, chats with Mrs A. F. Carter (Cathedral parish)

Rev. Peter Axcell (Cathedral) addresses the Synod

Rev. P. Swears (Cobden) speaking at the Synod

Mr D. J. Hutcheson (Wakefield) and Mr J. S. Marshall (Waimea) relax and chat over a cup of tea

Among the delegates were Messrs M. A. Wilkie (Murchison) and C. W. Cannington (Richmond)

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The Nelson Photo News

No 141 : July 22, 1972

42nd Synod of the Nelson Anglican Diocese