Cafe-style conversations at CoGS
Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) discussed issues facing the church using a popular method of dialogue known as “World Cafe.” Photo: Marites
Marites (Tess) Sison was editor of the Anglican Journal from August 2014 to July 2018, and senior staff writer from December 2003 to July 2014. An award-winning journalist, she has more that three decades of professional journalism experience in Canada and overseas. She has contributed to The Toronto Star and CBC Radio, and worked as a stringer for The New York Times.
Members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) discussed issues facing the church using a popular method of dialogue known as “World Cafe.” Photo: Marites
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