• GOVERNANCE

St. Paul’s is a parish in the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, part of the Anglican Church of Canada and of the world-wide Anglican Communion.

Diocesan Synod Participation

IMG_2810The Diocese of Ottawa extends from Lancaster to Mattawa, north to Maniwaki on the Quebec side, and as far west as Iroquois, comprising almost 90 Parishes.

Diocesan Synod is a gathering of representatives from all parishes of the Diocese which meets annually to make decisions concerning the administration and management of the Diocese.  It also meets on other occasions as necessary, for example to elect a Bishop.

Representation is according to the size of the parish; we are represented by two lay members and the Rector.

Governance at St. Paul’s

This body is the principal organ of parish decision-making and is comprised of all adult members in good standing. Vestry must meet once a year, and meets at other times as necessary. Vestry elects most of the positions on Parish Council as well as our members who represent St. Paul’s at Diocesan Synod. As well as discussing and ratifying financial and property-related measures, these annual meetings consider issues of importance to Parish life and make recommendations for Parish Council to follow up.