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evangelism, digital communications and social media, climate crisis, Crown Nomination Commissions, transparency, working class ministry, support for the Commissioners’ Fund for Healing, Justice and Repair (Project Spire)
Huge misjudgements have been made and more needs to be done to have more transparency from the top down and to rebuild trust by the nation in the Church of England.
As the husband of an ordinand, I strongly believe there must be considerably more clarity, accountability, and transparency in the discernment, vocation, and curacy processes which are often opaque and complex to navigate.
I would hope to encourage greater transparency in how the Church’s finances are managed and how decisions affecting parishes are made.
I understand the vital nature of governance, transparency and accountability in institutions and commercial organisations.
It requires transparency, accountability, effective safeguarding and a culture in which concerns are heard and acted upon.
Openness, Honesty Transparency and Integrity.
A welcome to our churches is not enough, and transparency
- It needs financial decisions guided by prudence, transparency, and mission.
My interests include being a non-executive director (“expert by experience”) for Safe Spaces England and Wales, I support victims of abuse and believe the Church must continue to strengthen independence, transparency and accountability in safeguarding practice at every level, not just with parish clergy.
Transparency on LGBTQIA+ issues is important.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lklfYJV5BE&list=PLcc_HT5Teqjp1_ec4txRr-aScmulXWNeo&index=4 In the interests of transparency, over the issue of inclusivity, I firmly believe that all should be welcome in our churches regardless of their ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity or LGBQTI+ status.
I am committed to representing the diverse voices of our diocese with humility, fairness, and transparency.
• Transparency: I have campaigned about this
I have asked formal questions (the way at Syn od to hold those in authority to account) on a wide range of issues (evangelism, transparency, clergy wellbeing, pensions, clergy retirement housing and the Crown Nominations Commis sion as well as others).
Rebuilding systemic trust across our dioceses requires transparency and a commitment to challenge violence of every kind.
Ensuring transparency, accountability, and wise stewardship at every level of Church life, through careful scrutiny and effective legislation.
I am offering myself for election to General Synod because I want to do my bit to ensure that this good news is offered with real transparency, hope, and justice.
Transparency, Accountability, and Justice.
This is why I have consistently pushed for financial transparency at diocesan level, and funding that reaches beyond the diocesan office to sacramental ministry.
Trust and transparency: I lament the erosion of this during recent years and would seek to play my part to build this during the next quinquennium.
e AChurch that is pastorally courageous Whether addressing safeguarding, inclusion, vocations, or the future of our parish system, I believe we must act with integrity, transparency, accountability, and compassion whilst being rooted and grounded in orthodox and traditional Biblical teaching.
er transparency and meaningful consultation about how those resources are used.
Transparency and Accountability are (or should be) two of the watchwords of Synod, and at nearly every group of sessions I took advantage of the opportunity to ask probing questions, especially on or relating to safeguarding issues, often being ‘the grit in the oyster’.
I believe that Synod needs to be more assertive, especially in holding the bishops to account and in securing greater transparency and accountability.
After each session, I will share honest reflections with my Deanery to bring greater transparency to Synod’s work, ensuring everyone understands what was decided, why it matters and what it means for us.
I have come to believe that we need to instate far greater transparency and accountability on the church’s administration at every level.
e The lack of transparency around Chutch finances.
The implementation of independent safeguarding structures and the continued response to past failures will require careful scrutiny, effective legislation and a determination to rebuild trust through accountability, transparency and compassion for victims and survivors.
I will argue for greater transparency and fairness in the allocation of funding both nationally and within dioceses for education, training, and missional initiatives with a stronger voice for deanery synods and parishes in determining how resources are used to build the Kingdom of God in every parish.
I am convinced that a deeper commitment to prayer, transparency and to challenging unhelpful behaviour when we gather is needed to help us move forward together more effectively.
A Commitment to Integrity and Accountability Through my work on safeguarding, clergy conduct, and Synodical processes, I am committed to ensuring that the Church operates with transparency, accountability, and trust.
Building transparency and honest engagement when we disagree will be vital if we are to strengthen confidence and further God’s mission.
However, I’ve also been troubled by the tenor of many of our debates, and by the worrying deficit of trust, transparency and goodwill that has so often become apparent.
05 Safeguarding & Accountability Support a Church that listens to survivors, learns from failure, and embeds safeguarding, transparency and responsible governance at every level.
It should set out how national money reaches parishes with fewer hoops and more transparency; how funds are shared equitably between and within dioceses, deaneries and churches; how allocations and evaluations are published in full; and what Synod’s formal role in the funding framework is going to be.
And we are still in need of much greater transparency in senior leadership and the rebuilding of trust.
I will support the highest standards of safeguarding so that our churches remain places of safety, transparency, and trust for children, young people, and adults at risk.
This cannot become another institutional argument – it is a matter of justice, transparency and Christian love.
• My commitment to honesty and openness, accountability and transparency
I am passionate about Everyday Faith and wish to continue contributing to the flourishing of the Church of England and, most importantly, to enable everyone in this country to live life in all its fullness through knowledge of the Gospel. “Throughout her time at Synod Jane has been a constant attender, and a constant supporter both of good independent safeguarding, and transparency and accountability in our governance.
I know that good governance depends on scrutiny, transparency and respectful challenge.
Transparency in how funds are used really matters [3].
Safeguarding: The Church must continue to grow in transparency, accountability, and independent redress, ensuring we listen thoroughly to victims and survivors.
As Parish Treasurer, I bring practical discipline, not just theory — reconciling accounts, defending budgets, upholding transparency.
I was elected to the Governance Review Steering Committee (covering issues such as safeguarding, transparency and accountability of the National Church Institutions) I was appointed to the Cathedral Fabric Commission for England (advising cathedrals, including Chelmsford, on large projects).
Winchester’s accounts provide no breakdown of DSF funds, despite it being one of their biggest assets, I will champion greater transparency and performance.
These issues call for transparency and honest of debate at General synod, debating with courage and compassion, calling us to disagree “well” and to be a church that listens, heals and loves.; a church of the beatitudes, and above all to be a conscience to the nation and the world, rather than a “social engineered” church.
I will support Synod measures for greater transparency, accountability + independent scrutiny, helping to build safer parishes.
We are all served by clear process, transparency and accountability. LGBTQ+ people have been faithful despite the pain of discrimination.
Governance: I bring a commitment to working towards increased transparency, accountability & synodality.
I want arrangements which improve safety, transparency and accountability, while ensuring that pastoral responsibility is not simply outsourced and that the proper scope of safeguarding policy and procedure remains clearly defined.
I’d love to be re-elected to continue this work, speaking up for transparency, accountability and good governance in the distribution of national church funds.
I believe transparency is important, so I want to be clear that I support moving towards same-sex marriage and the full inclusion of LGBTQI+ people in the life of the Church.
It is not over, of course, and for transparency I come to this discussion unable to support further developments beyond the point we have now reached.
Encouraging transparency and good stewardship in diocesan life For me, holding on to the Church’s core beliefs is not about looking backwards—it is about building a faithful future for the next generation.
I’d like to see this reviewed and encourage more transparency.
A determination to help the Church demonstrate its impact and tell stories, bringing greater transparency and giving voice to share the journeys we are on.
After some painful debates, the House of Bishops has committed to act with greater transparency and with appropriate regard to due process and the historic formularies of the church.
Champion transparency, accountability and good governance.
This will include learning to hold unity amid healthy disagreement, as well as strengthening cultures and structures around accountability, transparency and humility in the Church.
LInC Funding Rethinking / Transparency (from Feb 2024) - Woolwich Area should qualify for LInC funding, but due to a geographical quirk, does not.
For the sake of transparency, if elected I intend to abstain on Synod votes specifically concerning contested questions of human sexuality.
has helped me to have a deep understanding of the workings of the Synod committee processes, and also of the National Church Institutions, as we worked hard to simplify national processes and improve transparency and accountability.
In General Synod I will work to: strengthen the parish as the primary focus of mission and ministry ensure local churches are trusted with the resources they need to flourish reduce unnecessary bureaucracy that distracts clergy and lay leaders from ministry encourage greater transparency in how Church finances are managed and how decisions affecting parishes are made support mission that grows from and strengthens parish life rather than competing with it I also recognise that our volunteers are the backbone of parish life.
I will support work that: strengthens safeguarding practice across every level of the Church promotes transparency, accountability and appropriate independent scrutiny ensures survivors are listened to, supported and treated with dignity continues to improve safeguarding training, reporting and culture throughout the Church
Safeguarding, transparency and accountability must remain central.
Survivors' experience must shape not only our procedures but the culture of the Church we become, with independent scrutiny, transparency and genuine accountability.
Listen attentively to the concerns and hopes of those I represent Engage constructively in Synod debates, seeking wisdom rather than victory Communicate openly about the work of the Synod, ensuring transparency and trust Pray faithfully for guidance in all deliberations General Synod holds significant responsibility for shaping the policies, structures, and national direction of the Church.
• Ensure greater transparency across parish, diocesan and national level
I will argue for greater transparency and resources directed towards sustaining parish ministry where the need is greatest.
We have no financial means with which to make reparations (nor to fix the hole in our tower!) but it is more important that we choose to act with integrity and transparency at all levels of our decision making now.