[This is a summary of the agenda as finalized by the Business Committee on 17 December (subject to certain items being decided by the House of Bishops at its January meeting).]
GENERAL SYNOD
February 2005 Timetable
The times of sessions are as follows, unless otherwise indicated:
9 am - 1 pm
2.30 pm - 7 pm
Monday, 14 February
Afternoon
Meetings of the Convocations and the House of Laity
5.00 pm
Prayers, introductions, welcomes, etc
Report by the Business Committee
Appointments
Ecumenical Canon B44: Ely Diocesan Synod Motion
Tuesday, 15 February
Prayers
Legislative Business
i. Convocations (Election to the Upper House) Rules (Amendment) Resolution
ii. Amending Canon No 26 (Synodical Government) - Promulgation
iii. Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure - Report of Revision Committee and Revision Stage
iv. Pastoral (Amendment) Measure - Final Drafting and Final Approval
v. Legal Officers (Annual Fees) Order
Higher Education Issues
Elections to the General Synod: Durham Diocesan Synod Motion
Review of Clergy Terms of Service: second phase report
Representation of the Synod 2005-2010
Questions
Wednesday, 16 February
Holy Communion (in the Assembly Hall)
Women in the Episcopate: Rochester Group Report
Women in the Episcopate: process motion
Ordinal: Revision Stage
Hind follow-up: alternative sources of funding for married candidates
Thursday, 17 February
Prayers
The Windsor Report of the Lambeth Commission
Weekday Lectionary: Final Approval
Review of constitutions of bodies answerable to the General Synod through the Archbishops' Council
Farewells
Senior Church Appointments: Private Member's Motion: Mr Anthony Archer
Environmental Issues
Prorogation [not later than 7pm]