2026 Synod for the Diocese of the Southeast

Christ the King Anglican is excited to host our 54th Synod of the Diocese of Southeast! The locations for the 54th Synod are: 
  • Friday, September 18: Smyrna Presbyterian Church, 3130 Atlanta Rd SE, Smyrna, GA  30080
  • Saturday, September 19: Christ the King Anglican Church, 1480 Joyner Ave, Marietta, GA 30060
To register or to complete your congregational report, click here.

Hotel Information

Our hotel for this synod is the Best Western located at 1940 Leland Dr, Marietta, GA.  We've blocked off 40 rooms reserved for 9/17-9/20, but more rooms can be requested. The cost of each room is $80/night + tax, which comes out to $99/night.  When booking, registrants can request a king bed or two queen beds. Also,  this reduced rate can be used whether staying one night or two.

Synod attendees should use this link to book with the group rate. (https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.11230.html?groupId=8D0GS2P5) We have until August 18th to book our rooms (after that our reservation block will be released).

Schedule for the Synod

  • Friday, September 18, 2026
    • 8:30-9:20 A.M. Registration and Coffee
    • 9:30-11:00 A.M. Opening Morning Worship
    • 11:05 A.M.-12:40 P.M. Business Session I - Organization of Synod
      • Report of the Committee on Credentials
      • Declaration of a Quorum by the Secretary
      • Enabling Motions Regarding Corresponding Members
      • Report of the Committee on Nominations
      • Appointment of a Finance Committee
      • Fraternal Greetings
      • Reading and approval of Minutes of the 53rd Diocesan Synod
      • Report of the Bishop 
    • 12:45-1:30 P.M. Plenary Session I – The Rev. Cn. Tony Melton
    • 1:30-2:30 P.M. Lunch (Provided by Christ the King Anglican)
    • 2:35-4:00 P.M. Business Session II - Action Items from Reports of Elected Boards and Committees
      • Report of the Standing Committee
      • Report of the Board of Trustees
        • Report of the Diocesan Treasurer
        • Presentation and Adoption of the 2027 Budget
      • Report of the Committee on Constitutions and Canons
      • Reports of the Board of Managers of the Bishop Jerdan Conference Center
        • Chairman’s Report
        • Treasurer’s Report
      • Reports of Cummins Seminary
        • Dean’s Report
        • Trustees Treasurer’s Report
    • 4:00-4:45 P.M. Plenary Session II – The Rev. Cn. Tony Melton
    • 4.45-5:30 P.M. Youth Ministry Highlight
    • 5:30-6:30 P.M. Dinner (Provided by Christ the King Anglican)
    • 6:45 P.M. Evening Prayer and Memorials
  • Saturday, September 19, 2026
    • 8:30-9:20 A.M. Registration and Coffee
    • 9:30-11:00 A.M Closing Holy Communion Service - The Rt. Rev. Jason R. Grote, Preaching
    • 11:15 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Ministry Highlight: REC100 and Church Planting
    • 12:00-1:30 P.M. Business Session III - Action Items from Reports of Non-Elected Boards and Committees
      • Report of the Committee on Memorials and Resolutions
      • Appointment of Non-Elective Committees (printed)
      • Appointment of Ministers to Mission and Full Parishes (printed)
      • New Business
        • Invitation for the 56th and 57th Annual Synods
      • Charge to Ministers
      • Motion for Adjournment