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.

These are the Diocese of Exeter’s current General Synod representatives. The next full elections will be in 2026.

Clergy

The Revd Preb. Rosie Austin

The Ven. Douglas Dettmer

The Revd Preb. Karl Freeman

The Revd. Graham Hamilton

The Revd Prof. Morwenna Ludlow

Laity

Mr Luke Appleton

Mr Simon Friend

Tim Hamilton

Mrs Vivien Southall

Click on a candidate’s name to read their election statement

The formal election results are available here:

2024 Casual Lay Election Return

2024 Casual Lay Election Results Sheet

2023 Casual Lay Election Return

2023 Casual Lay Election Results Sheet

2021 Clergy Return

2021 Clergy Results Sheet

2021 Laity Return

2021 Laity Results Sheet

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