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.

Diocesan Synod Election 2026
The next full elections will take place later this year

Tuesday 14th July
General Synod is dissolved marking the end of the current quinquennium

Friday 14th August
Invitations to nominate are issued

Monday 7th September
Closing date for receipt of nominations and deadline for receipt of election addresses

Monday 21st September
Invitations to vote are issued and the voting period opens

Monday 12th October
Voting period for voting by paper closes

Tuesday 13th October
Voting period for voting by using elections portal closes

Wednesday 14th, Thursday 15th or Friday 16th October (tbc)
Day of the count

Monday 19th October
Deadline for declaration of result

These are the Diocese of Exeter’s current General Synod representatives.

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