The General Synod comprises the Convocations of
Canterbury and York, joined together in a House of
Bishops and a House of Clergy, to which is added a House of
Laity. It meets in February in London and in July in York, and
occasionally in November in London.
About The General Synod
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. Read
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Who's who
Find out
how the General Synod is organised and look up the details of the
staff members or secretaries you need to contact if you wish to
make an enquiry as a Synod member. Read more
Agendas and papers
The General Synod papers and agendas are arranged by
Group of Sessions, and a search facility is available for finding
papers by name, subject or GS number. There is also a list of
Private Members' Motions and a regularly updated forecast of future
business and list of forthcoming dates. Read
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Reports of proceedings
The Report of
Proceedings is the official transcript of the proceedings of the
General Synod of the Church of England, and is produced after every
Group of Sessions as a downloadable pdf file. Read
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