CLERGY FAQ’s FOR SYNOD 2025
Do I need to register?
Yes. Registration is required for all clergy delegates.
What is the schedule for Clergy?
Clergy are required to attend Synod from Thursday-Saturday. (See schedule here.)
Where is Synod?
Synod will be held at Church of the Resurrection at11525 Greenspring Ave, Timonium, MD 21093
Thursday night and Saturday business meetings: Business Casual
Friday Night Eucharist with Ordinations: Vestments (Red stoles)
What should I wear?
Contact Bishop Chris via email if you need to request to be absent from Synod.
What If I cannot Make it to Synod?
What time will everything end on Saturday?
Synod will end at 12:15 pm on Saturday. Please note the new ending time, much earlier than past Synods. We want clergy to have more time to return home and prepare for Sunday services. Schedule here.
Why do I pay for registration this year?
The registration fee is $75 per person and helps to offset costs for a reception and dinner on Thursday night, a light breakfast on Friday morning, and lunch and dinner on Friday. In addition, there will be a reception after the Friday Eucharist as well as plentiful coffee and break items provided throughout the three days.
We've never paid before - why now? DOMA is growing and improving what we do. We're also responding to the expressed concerns from recent synod delegates desiring improved quality.
We are spreading the costs out - the diocese is carrying the bulk of the expenses, Church of the Resurrection has contributed monetarily to the event, a generous donor has also given, and the synod delegates (generally paid by the church they serve) are helping with the costs through a registration fee.
In the event that the increased costs of Synod prove to be a hardship, you may request a scholarship toward the registration fee.
There is no registration or fee required if a retired or licensed clergy person wishes to attend the Friday Eucharist only.
What meals are provided?
Your registration fee includes:
Thursday: Dinner
Friday: Breakfast (light fare), lunch, dinner
Saturday: Coffee service only