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A list of all current Diocesan Synod Motions on the General Synod's Agenda.
NEWS / Synod voted today that proposals for draft legislation to enable the Church of England to deal more effectively with safeguarding issues be brought forward.
Following the passing of a resolution at the Diocesan Synod in Hereford, a spokesperson for the Church of England said: "We are aware of the resolution passed by Hereford Diocesan Synod calling for the General Synod to debate a motion on services of prayer and dedication for same-sex couples.
New legislation governing Diocesan Boards of Education (DBEs), which oversee and support Church of England schools, has received final approval from General Synod.
NEWS / The Bishop of Wakefield, the Rt Revd Stephen Platten, today encouraged Church of England parishes to join with others this weekend in praying for peace in Syria and to look at practical ways of supporting the humanitarian relief effort.
NEWS / Bishop of Wakefield welcomes the Government's Trident Alternatives Review
General Synod votes to enact IICSA recommendation on Diocesan Safeguarding Officers
A family from Wakefield, West Yorks, will lead the Church of England’s national virtual service from their living room this Sunday.
The General Synod meets in York on 5th - 9th July for the first time since the rejection of the draft legislation on Women Bishops last November.
Resources for Bishops and Diocesan Officers.