General Synod
General Synod
The General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England. The General Synod considers and approves legislation affecting the whole of the Church of England, formulates new forms of worship, debates matters of national and international importance, and approves the annual budget for the work of the Church at national level.
Find information about the General Synod here.
General Synod Election 2026
Full elections have taken place this summer for the 2026 – 2031 quinquennium. Five lay and five clergy representatives have been elected. Please see the following results sheets and electoral returns
Clergy Representatives
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The Revd Canon Prof. Morwenna Ludlow
Lay Representatives
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If you have any concerns about the conduct of any aspect of the elections, please contact the Presiding Officer at [email protected] A formal appeals process is available and details can be found in the election rules of each of the houses of clergy and laity, available on the national General Synod elections website.
