Bruton and Cary Deanery Synod
Deanery Synod
The Deanery Synod normally meets three times a year to consider matters of interest to the parishes and to promote the whole mission of the Church in the Deanery.
​
In 2023 the Deanery Synod plans to meet on the following dates:
Tuesday March 21st
Wednesday July 5th
and Thursday October 19th.
​
Deanery Synod Representatives
Each parish in the Deanery is entitled to elect one, two or three representatives to the Deanery Synod (depending on the number on the Church Electoral Roll). Representatives are elected for three years and the next election will be in 2023. Vacancies can be filled by election at your parish's Annual Parochial Church Meeting.
​
Synod Representatives each parish
is entitled to elect to the 2023-2026
Deanery Synod.
July 2023
Deanery Synod
Our July Deanery Synod will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 5th July at North Barrow Village Hall.
​
The Agenda, Minutes and other papers can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
​
As this is the first meeting of a new session of Synod, the Deanery Officers will be elected as well as representatives to the Deanery Mission and Pastoral Group (DMPG).
​
There will also be a vote on the proposed plan for pastoral reorganisation in the Deanery. A paper outlining the background to the vote can be downloaded along with a map showing the proposed new benefices under the plan.
​
Finally, there will be a reflection on the opportunities provided by the use of Art in Church.
Download the Agenda and Papers
The Agenda for the
July 2023 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2023
Deanery Synod.
Pastoral Reorganisation - Motion for July Synod
Maps of Current and Proposed Benefices
March 2023
Deanery Synod
Our March Deanery Synod was held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21st March at North Barrow Village Hall.
​
The Agenda, Minutes and other papers can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
​
At the meeting various options for the pastoral reorganisation of the Deanery were presented. A paper outlining these options can be downloaded along with a series of maps showing the options and spreadsheets providing the data on which analysis of the options is based.
​
A copy of the Annual Report and Accounts for the Deanery can also be downloaded below.
​
Deanery Annual Report and Accounts 2022
Deanery Synod Diary 2023
Download the Agenda and Papers
The Agenda for the
March 2023 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2023
Deanery Synod.
Options for Pastoral Reorganisation
Maps for Options 1, 3, 4 & 8
Spreadsheets for Options 1, 3, 4 & 8
November 2022
Deanery Synod
Our November Deanery Synod was held on Thursday 10th November at North Barrow Village Hall.
​
The Agenda and Minutes can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
A paper on the criteria for considering options for pastoral reorganisation and the deployment of stipendiary clergy in the Deanery can also be downloaded along with an example applying the criteria to our current benefices.
​
A PowerPoint on clergy deployment shown at the meeting can be downloaded below.
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
November 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
November 2022
Deanery Synod.
Criteria for Clergy Deployment 2022
Criteria applied to
Current Benefices
Synod Diary 2023
September 2022
Deanery Synod
Our September Deanery Synod was held at 9.30am on Saturday 3rd September at North Barrow Village Hall. This was an extra meeting to help prepare for the pastoral reorganisation resulting from the loss of one and a half stipendiary clergy posts in the Deanery.
​
The meeting consisted of a series of workshops and a a brief outline of the process and timetable for formulating a plan for pastoral reorganisation in the Deanery. The PowerPoint shown at the meeting can be downloaded below and comprehensive Minutes can be found opposite.
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
September 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
September 2022
Deanery Synod.
​
June 2022
Deanery Synod
Our June Deanery Synod was held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th June at North Barrow Village Hall. This was our first in-person meeting since the beginning of the pandemic.
​
The theme of the meeting was "Resourcing the Future of Ministry in our Deanery" and considered the planning for the future deployment of stipendiary clergy in the Deanery. PowerPoints shown at the meeting can be downloaded below.
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
June 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
June 2022 Deanery Synod.
​
Deaneries Working
Together Leaflet
March 2022
Deanery Synod
Due to the continuing concerns over the Coronavirus, our March 2022 Synod was again be held on Zoom at 7.30pm on Tuesday March 29th. The Agenda can be downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
​
Our main speaker was Julia Hill, the Diocesan Head of Deanery and Parish Support, reflecting on the importance of Enabling Ministries in the local church.
​
We also considered the Deanery's Annual Report for 2021 which can also be downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
March 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2022 Deanery Synod.
​
Deanery Synod
Annual Report and
Accounts 2021
November 2021
Deanery Synod
Due to the continuing concerns over the Coronavirus, our November Synod was held on Zoom at 7.30pm on Thursday November 4th. The Agenda can be downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
​
Our main speaker was The Revd Andy Gray, the Diocesan Faith Sharing Enabler, who spoke about "Talking Jesus in the Rural Context".
​
We also commissioned two new lay pioneers and heard from our Schools Chaplain.
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
November 2021 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
November 2021 Deanery Synod.
​
Speaker's Presentation
June 2021 Synod.
​
June 2021
Deanery Synod
Due to the continuing Coronavirus restrictions the June 2021 Deanery Synod was held on Zoom on Wednesday June 2nd. After the opening worship led by Jay Greene, our Schools Chaplain, Wendy Hester, updated us on the work she has been doing in our three secondary schools.
​
Our main speaker was The Revd Jane Chamberlain, the Head of Ministry for Mission in the Diocese, who helped explore what our churches may look like post-pandemic, focussing on the draft paper "Discerning Ministries - a Vision for Local Ministry" (a copy can be download by clicking on the icon opposite).
​
A copy of Jane's presentation can be downloaded by clicking on the icon below and Minutes of the Meeting will be published when available.
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
June 2021 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
June 2021 Deanery Synod
​
Discerning Ministries -
a vision for local ministry
Discerning Ministries -
a guide for exploration
March 2021
Deanery Synod
Due to the Coronavirus restrictions the March 2021 Deanery Synod on Tuesday March 2nd was held on Zoom. The meeting elected the Deanery's Officers and Standing Committee for the remainder of this session.
​
The Synod also broke into small groups to discuss the following questions: "What was one good thing about your Parish in the last year?"; "What are the future hopes and challenges for your Benefice?"; and "What do you think this year's Deanery focus should be?".
​
See the Minutes of the meeting opposite for more details.
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
March 2021 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2021 Deanery Synod
​
Deanery Synod
Annual Report and
Accounts 2020
March 2020
Deanery Synod
The March 2020 Deanery Synod met on Tuesday March 3rd in North Barrow Village Hall. The speaker was Gary Watson, the Diocesan Giving and Funding Adviser. We also welcomed the new Area Dean, Revd Kevin Rogers, and the new Assistant Area Dean, Revd Tristram Rae Smith.
​
Copies of the slides used in the Giving Review Presentation by Gary Watson can be downloaded below:
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
March 2020 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2020 Deanery Synod
​
Deanery Synod
Annual Report and
Accounts 2019
Diocesan Synod Reports
July and October 2019
November 2019
Deanery Synod
The November 2019 Deanery Synod met on Tuesday November 12th in Wincanton Methodist Church. The speaker was Jay Greene, a General Synod Member and a Church Commissioner.
Copies of the Powerpoint presentations on the General Synod and on the Church Commissioners produced by Jay Greene can be downloaded opposite.
​
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​
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
November Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
November Deanery Synod
Powerpoint Presentation on the General Synod
Powerpoint Presentation on the Church Commissioners
July 2019 Deanery Synod
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The July Deanery Synod took place on Thursday July 4th in Wincanton Methodist Church and was a summer celebration of the Deanery.
The Agenda for the
July Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
July Deanery Synod
Deanery Synod
The Deanery Synod normally meets three times a year to consider matters of interest to the parishes and to promote the whole mission of the Church in the Deanery.
​
In 2023 the Deanery Synod plans to meet on the following dates:
Tuesday March 21st
Wednesday July 5th
and Thursday October 19th.
​
Deanery Synod Representatives
Each parish in the Deanery is entitled to elect one, two or three representatives to the Deanery Synod (depending on the number on the Church Electoral Roll). Representatives are elected for three years and the next election will be in 2023. Vacancies can be filled by election at your parish's Annual Parochial Church Meeting.
​
Synod Representatives each parish
is entitled to elect to the 2023-2026
Deanery Synod.
July 2023
Deanery Synod
Our July Deanery Synod will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 5th July at North Barrow Village Hall.
​
The Agenda, Minutes and other papers can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
​
As this is the first meeting of a new session of Synod, the Deanery Officers will be elected as well as representatives to the Deanery Mission and Pastoral Group (DMPG).
​
There will also be a vote on the proposed plan for pastoral reorganisation in the Deanery. A paper outlining the background to the vote can be downloaded along with a map showing the proposed new benefices under the plan.
​
Finally, there will be a reflection on the opportunities provided by the use of Art in Church.
Download the Agenda and Papers
The Agenda for the
July 2023 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2023
Deanery Synod.
Pastoral Reorganisation - Motion for July Synod
Maps of Current and Proposed Benefices
March 2023
Deanery Synod
Our March Deanery Synod was held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21st March at North Barrow Village Hall.
​
The Agenda, Minutes and other papers can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
​
At the meeting various options for the pastoral reorganisation of the Deanery were presented. A paper outlining these options can be downloaded along with a series of maps showing the options and spreadsheets providing the data on which analysis of the options is based.
​
A copy of the Annual Report and Accounts for the Deanery can also be downloaded below.
​
Deanery Annual Report and Accounts 2022
Deanery Synod Diary 2023
Download the Agenda and Papers
The Agenda for the
March 2023 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2023
Deanery Synod.
Options for Pastoral Reorganisation
Maps for Options 1, 3, 4 & 8
Spreadsheets for Options 1, 3, 4 & 8
November 2022
Deanery Synod
Our November Deanery Synod was held on Thursday 10th November at North Barrow Village Hall.
​
The Agenda and Minutes can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
A paper on the criteria for considering options for pastoral reorganisation and the deployment of stipendiary clergy in the Deanery can also be downloaded along with an example applying the criteria to our current benefices.
​
A PowerPoint on clergy deployment shown at the meeting can be downloaded below.
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
November 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
November 2022
Deanery Synod.
Criteria for Clergy Deployment 2022
Criteria applied to
Current Benefices
Synod Diary 2023
September 2022
Deanery Synod
Our September Deanery Synod was held at 9.30am on Saturday 3rd September at North Barrow Village Hall. This was an extra meeting to help prepare for the pastoral reorganisation resulting from the loss of one and a half stipendiary clergy posts in the Deanery.
​
The meeting consisted of a series of workshops and a a brief outline of the process and timetable for formulating a plan for pastoral reorganisation in the Deanery. The PowerPoint shown at the meeting can be downloaded below and comprehensive Minutes can be found opposite.
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
September 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
September 2022
Deanery Synod.
​
June 2022
Deanery Synod
Our June Deanery Synod was held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th June at North Barrow Village Hall. This was our first in-person meeting since the beginning of the pandemic.
​
The theme of the meeting was "Resourcing the Future of Ministry in our Deanery" and considered the planning for the future deployment of stipendiary clergy in the Deanery. PowerPoints shown at the meeting can be downloaded below.
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
June 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
June 2022 Deanery Synod.
​
Deaneries Working
Together Leaflet
March 2022
Deanery Synod
Due to the continuing concerns over the Coronavirus, our March 2022 Synod was again be held on Zoom at 7.30pm on Tuesday March 29th. The Agenda can be downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
​
Our main speaker was Julia Hill, the Diocesan Head of Deanery and Parish Support, reflecting on the importance of Enabling Ministries in the local church.
​
We also considered the Deanery's Annual Report for 2021 which can also be downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
March 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2022 Deanery Synod.
​
Deanery Synod
Annual Report and
Accounts 2021
November 2021
Deanery Synod
Due to the continuing concerns over the Coronavirus, our November Synod was held on Zoom at 7.30pm on Thursday November 4th. The Agenda can be downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
​
Our main speaker was The Revd Andy Gray, the Diocesan Faith Sharing Enabler, who spoke about "Talking Jesus in the Rural Context".
​
We also commissioned two new lay pioneers and heard from our Schools Chaplain.
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
November 2021 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
November 2021 Deanery Synod.
​
Speaker's Presentation
June 2021 Synod.
​
June 2021
Deanery Synod
Due to the continuing Coronavirus restrictions the June 2021 Deanery Synod was held on Zoom on Wednesday June 2nd. After the opening worship led by Jay Greene, our Schools Chaplain, Wendy Hester, updated us on the work she has been doing in our three secondary schools.
​
Our main speaker was The Revd Jane Chamberlain, the Head of Ministry for Mission in the Diocese, who helped explore what our churches may look like post-pandemic, focussing on the draft paper "Discerning Ministries - a Vision for Local Ministry" (a copy can be download by clicking on the icon opposite).
​
A copy of Jane's presentation can be downloaded by clicking on the icon below and Minutes of the Meeting will be published when available.
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
June 2021 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
June 2021 Deanery Synod
​
Discerning Ministries -
a vision for local ministry
Discerning Ministries -
a guide for exploration
March 2021
Deanery Synod
Due to the Coronavirus restrictions the March 2021 Deanery Synod on Tuesday March 2nd was held on Zoom. The meeting elected the Deanery's Officers and Standing Committee for the remainder of this session.
​
The Synod also broke into small groups to discuss the following questions: "What was one good thing about your Parish in the last year?"; "What are the future hopes and challenges for your Benefice?"; and "What do you think this year's Deanery focus should be?".
​
See the Minutes of the meeting opposite for more details.
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
March 2021 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2021 Deanery Synod
​
Deanery Synod
Annual Report and
Accounts 2020
March 2020
Deanery Synod
The March 2020 Deanery Synod met on Tuesday March 3rd in North Barrow Village Hall. The speaker was Gary Watson, the Diocesan Giving and Funding Adviser. We also welcomed the new Area Dean, Revd Kevin Rogers, and the new Assistant Area Dean, Revd Tristram Rae Smith.
​
Copies of the slides used in the Giving Review Presentation by Gary Watson can be downloaded below:
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
March 2020 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2020 Deanery Synod
​
Deanery Synod
Annual Report and
Accounts 2019
Diocesan Synod Reports
July and October 2019
November 2019
Deanery Synod
The November 2019 Deanery Synod met on Tuesday November 12th in Wincanton Methodist Church. The speaker was Jay Greene, a General Synod Member and a Church Commissioner.
Copies of the Powerpoint presentations on the General Synod and on the Church Commissioners produced by Jay Greene can be downloaded opposite.
​
​
​
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
November Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
November Deanery Synod
Powerpoint Presentation on the General Synod
Powerpoint Presentation on the Church Commissioners
July 2019 Deanery Synod
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The July Deanery Synod took place on Thursday July 4th in Wincanton Methodist Church and was a summer celebration of the Deanery.
The Agenda for the
July Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
July Deanery Synod
The Deanery Synod normally meets three times a year to consider matters of interest to the parishes and to promote the whole mission of the Church in the Deanery.
​
In 2024 the Deanery Synod plans to meet on the following dates:
Tuesday April 16th*
Thursday July 18th*
and Thursday October 17th.
(* changed from the originally published dates)
​
Each parish in the Deanery is entitled to elect one, two or three representatives to the Deanery Synod (depending on the number on the Church Electoral Roll). Representatives are elected for three years and the next election will be in 2023. Vacancies can be filled by election at your parish's Annual Parochial Church Meeting.
​
Synod Representatives each parish
is entitled to elect to the 2023-2026
Deanery Synod.
April 2024
Deanery Synod
Our April Deanery Synod was held on Tuesday 16th April at North Barrow Village Hall.
​
The Agenda, Minutes and other papers can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
​
There was an update on the pastoral reorganisation of the Deanery, a presentation on developing Lay Ministry in our parishes, and the Deanery's Annual Report and Accounts were approved.
​
The Synod still needs to elect a Deanery Secretary and a Deanery Treasurer - see the advert below for details.
Advert for
Deanery Secretary
and Deanery Treasurer
Download the Agenda and Papers
The Agenda for the
April 2024 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
October 2023
Deanery Synod.
Deanery Annual Report and Accounts 2023
Updated Synod Diary 2024
October 2023
Deanery Synod
Our October Deanery Synod was held on Thursday 19th October at North Barrow Village Hall.
​
The Agenda, Minutes and other papers can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
​
Guest speaker Matthew Pinnock, the Diocese's Head of Finance, spoke about the current state of the Diocesan finances and there was also a presentation and discussion on the future priorities for the church in our Deanery.
​
The Synod still needs to elect a Deanery Secretary and a Deanery Treasurer - see the advert opposite for details.
Download the Agenda and Papers
The Agenda for the
October 2023 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
October 2023
Deanery Synod.
Advert for
Deanery Secretary
and Deanery Treasurer
Synod Diary 2024
July 2023
Deanery Synod
Our July Deanery Synod was held on Wednesday 5th July at North Barrow Village Hall.
​
The Agenda, Minutes and other papers can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
​
As this was the first meeting of a new session of Synod, the Deanery Officers were be elected as well as representatives to the Deanery Mission and Pastoral Group (DMPG). However there are still vacancies for the Deanery Secretary and the Deanery Treasurer.
​
Synod also voted to approve the proposed plan for pastoral reorganisation in the Deanery. A paper outlining the background to the vote can be downloaded along with a map showing the proposed new benefices under the plan.
​
Finally, there was a reflection on the opportunities provided by the use of Art in Church.
Download the Agenda and Papers
The Agenda for the
July 2023 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
July 2023
Deanery Synod.
Pastoral Reorganisation - Motion for July Synod
Maps of Current and Proposed Benefices
March 2023
Deanery Synod
Our March Deanery Synod was held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21st March at North Barrow Village Hall.
​
The Agenda, Minutes and other papers can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
​
At the meeting various options for the pastoral reorganisation of the Deanery were presented. A paper outlining these options can be downloaded along with a series of maps showing the options and spreadsheets providing the data on which analysis of the options is based.
​
A copy of the Annual Report and Accounts for the Deanery can also be downloaded below.
​
Deanery Annual Report and Accounts 2022
Deanery Synod Diary 2023
Download the Agenda and Papers
The Agenda for the
March 2023 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2023
Deanery Synod.
Options for Pastoral Reorganisation
Maps for Options 1, 3, 4 & 8
Spreadsheets for Options 1, 3, 4 & 8
November 2022
Deanery Synod
Our November Deanery Synod was held on Thursday 10th November at North Barrow Village Hall.
​
The Agenda and Minutes can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
A paper on the criteria for considering options for pastoral reorganisation and the deployment of stipendiary clergy in the Deanery can also be downloaded along with an example applying the criteria to our current benefices.
​
A PowerPoint on clergy deployment shown at the meeting can be downloaded below.
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
November 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
November 2022
Deanery Synod.
Criteria for Clergy Deployment 2022
Criteria applied to
Current Benefices
Synod Diary 2023
September 2022
Deanery Synod
Our September Deanery Synod was held at 9.30am on Saturday 3rd September at North Barrow Village Hall. This was an extra meeting to help prepare for the pastoral reorganisation resulting from the loss of one and a half stipendiary clergy posts in the Deanery.
​
The meeting consisted of a series of workshops and a a brief outline of the process and timetable for formulating a plan for pastoral reorganisation in the Deanery. The PowerPoint shown at the meeting can be downloaded below and comprehensive Minutes can be found opposite.
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
September 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
September 2022
Deanery Synod.
​
June 2022
Deanery Synod
Our June Deanery Synod was held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th June at North Barrow Village Hall. This was our first in-person meeting since the beginning of the pandemic.
​
The theme of the meeting was "Resourcing the Future of Ministry in our Deanery" and considered the planning for the future deployment of stipendiary clergy in the Deanery. PowerPoints shown at the meeting can be downloaded below.
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
June 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
June 2022 Deanery Synod.
​
Deaneries Working
Together Leaflet
March 2022
Deanery Synod
Due to the continuing concerns over the Coronavirus, our March 2022 Synod was again be held on Zoom at 7.30pm on Tuesday March 29th. The Agenda can be downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
​
Our main speaker was Julia Hill, the Diocesan Head of Deanery and Parish Support, reflecting on the importance of Enabling Ministries in the local church.
​
We also considered the Deanery's Annual Report for 2021 which can also be downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
March 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2022 Deanery Synod.
​
Deanery Synod
Annual Report and
Accounts 2021
November 2021
Deanery Synod
Due to the continuing concerns over the Coronavirus, our November Synod was held on Zoom at 7.30pm on Thursday November 4th. The Agenda can be downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
​
Our main speaker was The Revd Andy Gray, the Diocesan Faith Sharing Enabler, who spoke about "Talking Jesus in the Rural Context".
​
We also commissioned two new lay pioneers and heard from our Schools Chaplain.
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
November 2021 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
November 2021 Deanery Synod.
​
Speaker's Presentation
June 2021 Synod.
​
June 2021
Deanery Synod
Due to the continuing Coronavirus restrictions the June 2021 Deanery Synod was held on Zoom on Wednesday June 2nd. After the opening worship led by Jay Greene, our Schools Chaplain, Wendy Hester, updated us on the work she has been doing in our three secondary schools.
​
Our main speaker was The Revd Jane Chamberlain, the Head of Ministry for Mission in the Diocese, who helped explore what our churches may look like post-pandemic, focussing on the draft paper "Discerning Ministries - a Vision for Local Ministry" (a copy can be download by clicking on the icon opposite).
​
A copy of Jane's presentation can be downloaded by clicking on the icon below and Minutes of the Meeting will be published when available.
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
June 2021 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
June 2021 Deanery Synod
​
Discerning Ministries -
a vision for local ministry
Discerning Ministries -
a guide for exploration
March 2021
Deanery Synod
Due to the Coronavirus restrictions the March 2021 Deanery Synod on Tuesday March 2nd was held on Zoom. The meeting elected the Deanery's Officers and Standing Committee for the remainder of this session.
​
The Synod also broke into small groups to discuss the following questions: "What was one good thing about your Parish in the last year?"; "What are the future hopes and challenges for your Benefice?"; and "What do you think this year's Deanery focus should be?".
​
See the Minutes of the meeting opposite for more details.
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
March 2021 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2021 Deanery Synod
​
Deanery Synod
Annual Report and
Accounts 2020
March 2020
Deanery Synod
The March 2020 Deanery Synod met on Tuesday March 3rd in North Barrow Village Hall. The speaker was Gary Watson, the Diocesan Giving and Funding Adviser. We also welcomed the new Area Dean, Revd Kevin Rogers, and the new Assistant Area Dean, Revd Tristram Rae Smith.
​
Copies of the slides used in the Giving Review Presentation by Gary Watson can be downloaded below:
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
March 2020 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2020 Deanery Synod
​
Deanery Synod
Annual Report and
Accounts 2019
Diocesan Synod Reports
July and October 2019
November 2019
Deanery Synod
The November 2019 Deanery Synod met on Tuesday November 12th in Wincanton Methodist Church. The speaker was Jay Greene, a General Synod Member and a Church Commissioner.
Copies of the Powerpoint presentations on the General Synod and on the Church Commissioners produced by Jay Greene can be downloaded opposite.
​
​
​
​
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
November Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
November Deanery Synod
Powerpoint Presentation on the General Synod
Powerpoint Presentation on the Church Commissioners
July 2019 Deanery Synod
Download the Agenda and Minutes
The July Deanery Synod took place on Thursday July 4th in Wincanton Methodist Church and was a summer celebration of the Deanery.
The Agenda for the
July Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
July Deanery Synod
The Deanery Synod normally meets three times a year to consider matters of interest to the parishes and to promote the whole mission of the Church in the Deanery.
​
In 2024 the Deanery Synod plans to meet on the following dates:
Tuesday April 16th*
Thursday July 18th*
and Thursday October 17th.
(* changed from the originally published dates)
​
Each parish in the Deanery is entitled to elect one, two or three representatives to the Deanery Synod (depending on the number on the Church Electoral Roll). Representatives are elected for three years and the next election will be in 2023. Vacancies can be filled by election at your parish's Annual Parochial Church Meeting.
​
Synod Representatives each parish
is entitled to elect to the 2023-2026
Deanery Synod.
October 2024
Deanery Synod
Our October Deanery Synod will be held on Thursday 17th October at North Barrow Village.
​​
The Agenda and the Minutes of the last meeting can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
​​​
There will be a workshop on growing faith with children, young people and families led by Cesca Priestley, the Go Team adviser for Wells Archdeaconry.
​
Synod still needs to elect a Deanery Secretary - see the advert below for details.
Download the Agenda and Papers
The Agenda for the
July 2024 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
July 2024
Deanery Synod.
Updated Synod Diary 2024
July 2024
Deanery Synod
Our July Deanery Synod was held on Thursday 18th July at The Davis Hall, West Camel.
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The Agenda and Minutes of the meeting can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
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There was a reflection on the new Benefice Share and a presentation on Environmental Concerns and the Church by Dan Wills, the Diocesan Net Zero Enabler.
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Synod elected a new Deanery Treasurer by still needs to elect a Deanery Secretary - see the advert for details.
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The Agenda for the
July 2024 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
July 2024
Deanery Synod.
Slides from the presentation on the new Benefice Share
April 2024
Deanery Synod
Our April Deanery Synod was held on Tuesday 16th April at North Barrow Village Hall.
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The Agenda, Minutes and other papers can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
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There was an update on the pastoral reorganisation of the Deanery, a presentation on developing Lay Ministry in our parishes, and the Deanery's Annual Report and Accounts were approved.
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The Synod still needs to elect a Deanery Secretary and a Deanery Treasurer - see the advert below for details.
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The Agenda for the
April 2024 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
April 2024
Deanery Synod.
Deanery Annual Report and Accounts 2023
Updated Synod Diary 2024
October 2023
Deanery Synod
Our October Deanery Synod was held on Thursday 19th October at North Barrow Village Hall.
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The Agenda, Minutes and other papers can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
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Guest speaker Matthew Pinnock, the Diocese's Head of Finance, spoke about the current state of the Diocesan finances and there was also a presentation and discussion on the future priorities for the church in our Deanery.
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The Synod still needs to elect a Deanery Secretary and a Deanery Treasurer - see the advert opposite for details.
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The Agenda for the
October 2023 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
October 2023
Deanery Synod.
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Synod Diary 2024
July 2023
Deanery Synod
Our July Deanery Synod was held on Wednesday 5th July at North Barrow Village Hall.
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The Agenda, Minutes and other papers can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
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As this was the first meeting of a new session of Synod, the Deanery Officers were be elected as well as representatives to the Deanery Mission and Pastoral Group (DMPG). However there are still vacancies for the Deanery Secretary and the Deanery Treasurer.
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Synod also voted to approve the proposed plan for pastoral reorganisation in the Deanery. A paper outlining the background to the vote can be downloaded along with a map showing the proposed new benefices under the plan.
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Finally, there was a reflection on the opportunities provided by the use of Art in Church.
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The Agenda for the
July 2023 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
July 2023
Deanery Synod.
Pastoral Reorganisation - Motion for July Synod
Maps of Current and Proposed Benefices
March 2023
Deanery Synod
Our March Deanery Synod was held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21st March at North Barrow Village Hall.
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The Agenda, Minutes and other papers can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
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At the meeting various options for the pastoral reorganisation of the Deanery were presented. A paper outlining these options can be downloaded along with a series of maps showing the options and spreadsheets providing the data on which analysis of the options is based.
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A copy of the Annual Report and Accounts for the Deanery can also be downloaded below.
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Deanery Annual Report and Accounts 2022
Deanery Synod Diary 2023
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The Agenda for the
March 2023 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2023
Deanery Synod.
Options for Pastoral Reorganisation
Maps for Options 1, 3, 4 & 8
Spreadsheets for Options 1, 3, 4 & 8
November 2022
Deanery Synod
Our November Deanery Synod was held on Thursday 10th November at North Barrow Village Hall.
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The Agenda and Minutes can be downloaded by clicked on the icons to the right.
A paper on the criteria for considering options for pastoral reorganisation and the deployment of stipendiary clergy in the Deanery can also be downloaded along with an example applying the criteria to our current benefices.
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A PowerPoint on clergy deployment shown at the meeting can be downloaded below.
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The Agenda for the
November 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
November 2022
Deanery Synod.
Criteria for Clergy Deployment 2022
Criteria applied to
Current Benefices
Synod Diary 2023
September 2022
Deanery Synod
Our September Deanery Synod was held at 9.30am on Saturday 3rd September at North Barrow Village Hall. This was an extra meeting to help prepare for the pastoral reorganisation resulting from the loss of one and a half stipendiary clergy posts in the Deanery.
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The meeting consisted of a series of workshops and a a brief outline of the process and timetable for formulating a plan for pastoral reorganisation in the Deanery. The PowerPoint shown at the meeting can be downloaded below and comprehensive Minutes can be found opposite.
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The Agenda for the
September 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
September 2022
Deanery Synod.
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June 2022
Deanery Synod
Our June Deanery Synod was held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th June at North Barrow Village Hall. This was our first in-person meeting since the beginning of the pandemic.
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The theme of the meeting was "Resourcing the Future of Ministry in our Deanery" and considered the planning for the future deployment of stipendiary clergy in the Deanery. PowerPoints shown at the meeting can be downloaded below.
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Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
June 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
June 2022 Deanery Synod.
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Deaneries Working
Together Leaflet
March 2022
Deanery Synod
Due to the continuing concerns over the Coronavirus, our March 2022 Synod was again be held on Zoom at 7.30pm on Tuesday March 29th. The Agenda can be downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
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Our main speaker was Julia Hill, the Diocesan Head of Deanery and Parish Support, reflecting on the importance of Enabling Ministries in the local church.
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We also considered the Deanery's Annual Report for 2021 which can also be downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
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Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
March 2022 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2022 Deanery Synod.
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Deanery Synod
Annual Report and
Accounts 2021
November 2021
Deanery Synod
Due to the continuing concerns over the Coronavirus, our November Synod was held on Zoom at 7.30pm on Thursday November 4th. The Agenda can be downloaded by clicking on the icon to the right.
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Our main speaker was The Revd Andy Gray, the Diocesan Faith Sharing Enabler, who spoke about "Talking Jesus in the Rural Context".
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We also commissioned two new lay pioneers and heard from our Schools Chaplain.
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Download the Agenda and Minutes
The Agenda for the
November 2021 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
November 2021 Deanery Synod.
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Speaker's Presentation
June 2021 Synod.
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June 2021
Deanery Synod
Due to the continuing Coronavirus restrictions the June 2021 Deanery Synod was held on Zoom on Wednesday June 2nd. After the opening worship led by Jay Greene, our Schools Chaplain, Wendy Hester, updated us on the work she has been doing in our three secondary schools.
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Our main speaker was The Revd Jane Chamberlain, the Head of Ministry for Mission in the Diocese, who helped explore what our churches may look like post-pandemic, focussing on the draft paper "Discerning Ministries - a Vision for Local Ministry" (a copy can be download by clicking on the icon opposite).
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A copy of Jane's presentation can be downloaded by clicking on the icon below and Minutes of the Meeting will be published when available.
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The Agenda for the
June 2021 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
June 2021 Deanery Synod
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Discerning Ministries -
a vision for local ministry
Discerning Ministries -
a guide for exploration
March 2021
Deanery Synod
Due to the Coronavirus restrictions the March 2021 Deanery Synod on Tuesday March 2nd was held on Zoom. The meeting elected the Deanery's Officers and Standing Committee for the remainder of this session.
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The Synod also broke into small groups to discuss the following questions: "What was one good thing about your Parish in the last year?"; "What are the future hopes and challenges for your Benefice?"; and "What do you think this year's Deanery focus should be?".
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See the Minutes of the meeting opposite for more details.
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The Agenda for the
March 2021 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2021 Deanery Synod
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Deanery Synod
Annual Report and
Accounts 2020
March 2020
Deanery Synod
The March 2020 Deanery Synod met on Tuesday March 3rd in North Barrow Village Hall. The speaker was Gary Watson, the Diocesan Giving and Funding Adviser. We also welcomed the new Area Dean, Revd Kevin Rogers, and the new Assistant Area Dean, Revd Tristram Rae Smith.
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Copies of the slides used in the Giving Review Presentation by Gary Watson can be downloaded below:
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The Agenda for the
March 2020 Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
March 2020 Deanery Synod
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Deanery Synod
Annual Report and
Accounts 2019
Diocesan Synod Reports
July and October 2019
November 2019
Deanery Synod
The November 2019 Deanery Synod met on Tuesday November 12th in Wincanton Methodist Church. The speaker was Jay Greene, a General Synod Member and a Church Commissioner.
Copies of the Powerpoint presentations on the General Synod and on the Church Commissioners produced by Jay Greene can be downloaded opposite.
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The Agenda for the
November Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
November Deanery Synod
Powerpoint Presentation on the General Synod
Powerpoint Presentation on the Church Commissioners
July 2019 Deanery Synod
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The July Deanery Synod took place on Thursday July 4th in Wincanton Methodist Church and was a summer celebration of the Deanery.
The Agenda for the
July Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
July Deanery Synod
Deanery Synod
Deanery Synod Representatives
February 2019
Deanery Synod
The February Deanery Synod met on Wednesday February 27th in Wincanton Methodist Church. The speaker was James Fox-Robinson, the Diocesan Prayer and Spirituality Enabler who addressed the question of "What is Spirituality?"
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The Agenda for the
February Deanery Synod
The Minutes of the
February Deanery Synod
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