General Synod meets for debate and decision

The General Synod’s second, decision-making plenary working session is taking place from 18–20 November at Uppsala Konsert & Kongress. Both the debate and the decision will be broadcast live on the Church of Sweden website.

During the course of their committee work, members considered a total of 73 motions and six communications, resulting in 60 reports with proposed decisions.

The General Synod will conclude in Uppsala Cathedral on 20 November at 2:30 pm with a service led by Bishop Teresia Derlén of Härnösand Diocese.

Accreditation

Journalists and photographers must be accredited and wear visible name tags, which can be picked up inside the meeting hall at Uppsala Konsert & Kongress. On-site press officers will assist in contacting members for comments and interviews if necessary. For accreditation: Send your name, mobile number, personal email address and editorial team details to press@svenskakyrkan.se by 12 noon on Friday 15 November. State ‘Accreditation, General Synod’ in the subject line.

Press photos

High-resolution press photos from the General Synod will be posted regularly in the Church of Sweden’s image bank IKON: www.svenskakyrkan.se/fotoweb. No log-in is required. The image byline must be included when photographs are published.