The Anglican Diocese of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has announced the 2nd Session of its 36th Synod, scheduled to take place from Sunday, May 3 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The four-day gathering is regarded as one of the most important events in the diocese’s calendar year.

In a statement signed by Prince Dapo Opeaye, Diocesan Public Relations Officer, the Synod will be convened under the leadership of the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Revd Dr. Ifedola Senasu Gabriel Okupevi FICAT. Clergy, elected lay delegates, archdeacons, canons, bishops, and distinguished guests from over 100 churches across the Lagos Diocese are expected to attend.

The Synod will focus on the theme: “The Doctrine of Salvation (Soteriology) and the Doctrine of End-Time (Eschatology): Their Relevance and Our Response to Them Today”, drawn from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. This theme reflects the diocese’s commitment to grounding its pastoral agenda and institutional decisions in salvation and eschatological consciousness as the church responds to Nigeria’s evolving social and political realities.

Proceedings will open with a solemn Eucharistic service on Sunday, May 3, at 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos. From Monday, May 4 to Wednesday, May 6, business sessions will be held daily at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS, Lagos, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The Bishop’s Presidential Address on Monday will be the highlight, where Bishop Okupevi is expected to review the diocese’s progress, address the state of the church and nation, and set the direction for parishes in the year ahead. The Synod will close with a Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday, May 6.

Delegates will deliberate on reports covering finance, evangelism, education, youth ministry, women’s fellowship, guilds, and church planting. Resolutions passed will guide the diocese for the next twelve months, with a formal communiqué issued at the end of proceedings. Key issues expected to dominate discussions include the Nigerian economy’s impact on Lagos communities, church growth and youth retention, diocesan infrastructure such as schools and hospitals, and matters of social justice, corruption, and community responsibility.

Prince Opeaye emphasized that attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Clergy are expected in cassock and surplice, while lay delegates should appear in Sunday best with Synod badges. Delegates are urged to study synod papers beforehand and actively contribute to debates. Churches serving as venues will handle protocol duties, ushering, welfare coordination, and traffic management. The Diocese has also called on members to support the Synod through prayer, fasting, financial contributions, and promotion across social media. Sessions will be live-streamed.

The Diocese of Lagos, under Bishop Okupevi’s leadership, serves hundreds of thousands of faithful across Lagos State and beyond, with strong institutional presence in education, healthcare, and community development. The Bishop’s Charge, delivered during the Synod, is expected to shape the life and direction of every parish in the year ahead.