Bishop Greg Thompson

Movers Stuart, P

Bishop Peter Stuart moving, Ms Sue Williams seconding

This General Synod gives thanks to Almighty God for the courageous ministry and prophetic leadership by the 13th Bishop of Newcastle The Right Rev’d Gregory Thompson in calling the Church and especially the Diocese of Newcastle to face their past about child sexual abuse and shape a healthy future in responses to Christ’s call to protect, esteem and nurture children and vulnerable people.

Further this General Synod requests the Primate to convey these sentiments to Bishop Thompson.

5 September 2017

Resolution year: 2017
Resolution number: 35/17