Synod 2024

At a Glance

Friday, October 18
Afternoon – Network Gatherings – contact network facilitators for details
5:00 p.m. – Check-in opens and reception with hors d’oeuvres at the Cathedral
6:00 p.m. – Supper
7:00 p.m. – Opening Worship

Saturday, October 19
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer
8:30 a.m. – State of the Diocese reports, governance business, Evangelism workshop, lunch and breakout sessions, election results, mission report, and more
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn

The Annual Synod of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese will be held October 18–19 at St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral in Tallahassee, Florida. The theme for this year’s gathering is 1 Corinthians 9:22b–23.

I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings.

Based on a diocese-wide assessment of our churches’ flourishing, Clergy Conference and Synod will revolve around the topic of Evangelism. The laity and clergy from every church will work over the weekend through practical tools to bring home a plan to cultivate organic opportunities for evangelism in their communities. Evangelistic mission is an area that many of our churches have self-identified as an area in need of growth. These sessions will work directly on that opportunity and result in practical action steps.

Synod is more than a business session. It is a coming-together of the entire Diocese to celebrate what God is doing among us, to reflect on our common mission, to be edified and equipped, and to be sent back out in fulfillment of our common call. The entire Diocese is invited—not just clergy and lay delegates. (Registration is required.) In addition, many of our new Networks will hold in-person gatherings. Check this list of Networks and inquire with its Facilitator if you are interested. 

As in past years, Synod will begin with refreshments and dinner at the Cathedral, followed by Holy Eucharist. The clergy of the Diocese will process together. Saturday morning will begin with Morning Prayer. The day’s agenda will include reports on the State of the Diocese, an extended Evangelism workshop in small groups, a presentation of the 2024 budget, proposed changes to the canons of the Diocese, elections to various governance bodies.

Hotel Accommodations

Hotel reservations are handled separately from Synod registration.

Here are links to our hotel blocks:

• Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee (850-385-3553)
  • If the link is not working, call in and use Group Code DIO, Group Name ACNA Gulf Atl Dio
• Hampton Inn & Suites I-10/Thomasville Rd (850-574-4900)

The hotel block cutoff is September 25th, so be sure to book your room before then. The block is under “Gulf Atlantic Diocese 2024 Synod.”