Bishop David writes: “The General Synod of the Church of Ireland will this year be held in the Armagh City Hotel on the two days following Ascension Thursday – Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May. Please join me in praying for this important gathering using the points below.”
- That discussions and debates will release authority for mission and evangelism across the island of Ireland.
- That we as a denomination will cherish the scriptures and choose to live out our calling as a church under the authority of God’s word.
- That God in his mercy and grace would pour out his Holy Spirit on the church in every diocese.
- For the Primate as he chairs General Synod, that God would bless him and enable him to discern in his chairing what the Holy Spirit is saying to the church.
- For safety for all those travelling to General Synod.
- For Down and Dromore representatives to make a Holy Spirit led contribution to the discussions and debates.
- For kingdom conversation and connections to take place during informal opportunities that will lead to new initiatives in mission and ministry.
- For unity in our church that’s biblically rooted, visionary, and where God’s presence is known and experienced.
- For a heightened awareness of the presence of God in the synod hall through the Synod of 2024.
