Below is a gallery of images from the opening worship service for Synod 2024, held on Nov. 1, the Feast of All Saints. It is a day when we celebrate the thin veil between life and death, and remember those we love and see no longer. For the service, brightly coloured flags were hung above the nave, bearing the names of loved ones that people from across the diocese submitted. The flags honoured those who are no longer with us and acted as a visible reminder of the cloud of witnesses that join us in our worship. After communion, attendees were invited to light small candles to remember the dearly departed.
To watch the full service, including the Bishop’s charge, visit the cathedral website.
Pictured (left to right) are Brendon Neilson, diocesan executive director; Jonathan Thomas, dean of the diocese; and Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
The cathedral nave adorned in prayer flags inscribed with the names of the dearly departed. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Jonathan Thomas delivers a land acknowledgement, Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
A glimpse of the processional. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Mark McDonald, assistant director of music at the cathedral, leads a small choir during the service. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Gary Moss reads the first reading from the Wisdom of Solomon. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Elizabeth Murphy reads the second reading from the book of Revelation. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Rebecca Yeo, a newly ordained deacon, reads from the book of John. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee delivers her charge to synod. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Pictured (left to right) are Craig Hiebert, Alastair McCollum, Elizabeth Northcott, Lon Towstego, Eric Partridge and Jenny Replogle. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Rebecca Yeo prepares the altar for the eucharist. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Mark McDonald (left) and the choir. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Jonathan Thomas consecrates the bread and wine. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Parishioners receive holy communion from Jonathan Thomas. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Parishioners receive holy communion from Bishop Anna. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Clergy members light tea candles to honour the saints who are no longer with us. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Attendees light tea candles to honour the saints who are no longer with us. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Brendon Neilson, executive director, invites everyone to stay for refreshments after the service. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Bob Brandle, retired property advisor, is honoured for his many years of service to the diocese. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Bob Brandle is presented with a copy of the “House of God” print commissioned by the diocese to hang in every parish across the diocese. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee delivers a final blessing. Image copyright: J. Abram Photography.
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