Diocesan Synod

The Exeter Diocesan Synod is the body that governs the Exeter Diocese. It is the main policy-making body of the diocese and the forum for the discussion of issues important in diocesan life. It is made up of three Houses:

The House of Bishops consists of the Bishop of Exeter, the Bishop of Plymouth and the Bishop of Crediton.
The House of Clergy consists of clergy representatives elected by the clergy in each Deanery Synod together with a number of ex officio members including the Dean of Exeter Cathedral, the four Archdeacons and the clergy elected to General Synod.
The House of Laity consists of lay representatives elected from each Deanery Synod as well as ex officio members including the lay representatives elected to General Synod.

Representatives are elected for a three year term of office and meet 2-3 times each year under the Presidency of the Bishop of Exeter. Members of the Diocesan Synod are also members of The Exeter Diocesan Board of Finance Limited (a Company Limited by Guarantee) and they often form the electorate for elections to other bodies (such as the Bishop’s Council and Standing Committee). Generally meetings are held in the council chambers at County Hall in Exeter or in other venues as best suits the agenda.

Forthcoming Meetings

Saturday 12th October 2024
Saturday 22nd March 2025
Saturday 21st June 2025 (contingency)
Saturday 11th October 2025

What do members of Diocesan Synod do?

Induction presentation 2024 for new Synod members

DMPC Info for new Synod members

Standing Orders 2018

Guidelines for promoting Deanery Synod Motions to Diocesan Synod

Membership list 2024-2027

Diocesan Synod Agenda October 2024

Diocesan Synod minutes October 2024

Appendix 1 Synodical Questions October 2024

Diocesan Synod Agenda June 2024