Diocesan Synod 2026
DOW Synod 2026
The 2026 Diocesan Synod was held September 15-17 at the Serra Retreat Center in Malibu, California.
Monday: Standing Committee
Arrive and check-in
Tuesday: Synod
Wednesday & Thursday: Learning and Workshops
Friday: Final Divine Worship and departure
Recordings of Sessions
Living Under the Blessing of the Church
A presentation by the Rev Enn Auksmann, All Saints - Fountain Valley
The Sacrament of Confession
A presentation by The Rev Neil Edlin, St Mary Magdalene - Orange CA
Anglican Spirituality in The Book of Common Prayer
A presentation by The Rev Michael Erickson, St Mary of the Angels- Los Angeles
Thursday's Missal Mass
Photos from around the Synod
Downloadable files from before the Synod
The Bishop Ordinary and Standing committee of the Diocese of the West invited, requested and summoned the Rectors, Clergy, elected delegates and interested members of the Parishes and Missions of this Diocese to assemble at the Serra Retreat Center, Malibu, California, on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 to convene the Synod for the right-ordering, good government and well-being of this Diocese and Christ's One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.