The 12^th General Episcopal Synod was originally intended to be held at Winchester. The costs, however, proved to be too high. The Presiding Bishop approved the search for not only a more moderate costed centre, but also a more appropriate centre.

All Saints Pastoral Centre, owned by the Roman Catholic Church, is set in 70 acres of grounds on the southern outskirts of the cathedral city of St. Albans. The centre is built upon the reputed site of the capture of St. AIban, with his tomb in the St. Alban's cathedral. The beautiful chapel has a side altar to St. Alban. It would therefore seem that this venue is most apposite for our Church's use. The centre is about 40 minutes by Motorway from Heathrow Airport.

Costs for those attending will be £ 38.50 per person per night fully inclusive of three vegetarian meals per day, as well as the usual morning and afternoon tea and coffee. Whilst Bishops will be accommodated by the British Province, each Bishop will be asked to pay a £ 50.00 registration fee. A deposit of £ 50.00 will be required of all other participants.

As with the 11^th General Episcopal Synod, there will also be an International Clerical Synod and an International Church Congress. At this stage the programme structure is still being established. However, the 11^th of July will, obviously, be Registration Day.