September 2023

The seventh in our series on lay synod reps…Mrs Sarah Cameron has served since 2021 as a lay representative for St Barnabas’, Fairfield with Bossley Park.1.     Why do you serve on the synod?It’s a position that’s hard…

Mrs Kim Windsor served on Sydney synod for St Stephen’s Kurrajong (2005-2013).Why do you serve on the synod?I stood for the Synod Rep positions because my rector, Sandy Grant, asked me. I had the time to do it, since I wasn’t working and so could…

Mr Doug Marr served on the synod for more than 40 years. Most recently, he served in an ex-officio role as Registrar of the Diocese. Before that, he was a parish representative for the Parish of Ryde, and before that a parish representative for…

Mr Andrew Buckley is a lay representative.Why do you serve on the synod?I really value the opportunity to actively participate in the oversight and governance of the Diocese. Synod provides a transparent forum for advocating for and debating…

Ms Janet Austin served on synod for many years as a lay representative for Lane Cove.Why do you serve on the synod?I was invited to consider being a Synod Rep by one of the sitting members who was resigning her position. She believed it was an important…