In a special edition of the podcast this week, we discuss the key debates, motions, and speakers from the General Synod of the Church of England, which met in London from Thursday to Saturday, last week. This included a debate on valuing people with Down's syndrome, a motion on Methodist communion, a presentation on safeguarding, and a review of the workings of the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC). You can read the top stories from the Synod on our website churchtimes.co.uk and a full digest of the sessions will appear in our paper and online, on Friday.

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