Holy Synod 2025- "We Are One!"
THURSday, June 26, 2025 through SUNday, June 29, 2025
Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center, Farmington, MN

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Dear Sisters and Brothers of Our Communion,

Holy Synod 2025 is fast approaching!

Please join us in person or via zoom as we come together to affirm our Communion, share our diversity, love of Christ and love of one another. 

Delegates are encouraged to attend as you are the voting members representing your parish/community and all voices are welcome and important!

Please find in the attachments:

Holy Synod Registration form

• Form and payment are due May 30, 2025...see form for information and mailing address
• If you have any questions, please contact Candy Christensen-Barker at: [email protected] or 727-638-4393

Agenda/Program of Events for Holy Synod

• Contact Cheryl Renneckar if you have any questions: [email protected] or 727-515-6588

Proposed Amendment to the Old Catholic Communion Constitution

• This amendment has been approved by the House of Bishops and the Synodal Council for presentation at Holy Synod for affirmation. Please review prior to Holy Synod.

Financial Assistance

• Please do not let financial concerns deter your participation: contact your parish/community first to see if there is assistance available, then your Diocese as some provide assistance for Holy Synod.
• IF there is no assistance from the sources named above, you may then request assistance from the Janet O'Day Educational Fund (See attached guidelines and request form).  Please know funds in this account are provided by donations only and are limited for distribution.

May God continue to bless you and our Communion!
 
Please pray for Pope Francis...the Pope of Peace...may he rest in Eternal Peace!

Peace and all good,

Cheryl
 

2025_Registration_hs_r3_final_14_april_25.docx
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Holy_Synod_25_Agenda_final_14__april_2025.docx
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Proposed_Amendment_for_the_OCC_Constitution_art._2.7ff_synod_2025_draft_3.pdf
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JOD_Scholarship_Guidelines_final_11_nov_2024.docx
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JOD_Scholarship__Request_Form_final_11_nov_2024.docx
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OCC Constitution__April.2023_final.pdf
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