General Synod meetings

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Current and past debates

The Work of 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.

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General Synod - London

February 2023 Group of Sessions

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General Synod live stream

Watch back to General Synod via our live stream.
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Agendas and Papers

Documents from current and past groups of sessions.
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Revision Committee

Link to submissions to the Revision Committee. 
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Members' Resources

Useful information and documents for Synod members.

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Future Meetings of the General Synod
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Reports of Proceedings and Business Done

Full transcripts of General Synod sessions and summaries of sessions.

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The General Synod debates include matters under the following four headings

The Book of Common Prayer

Liturgical Business

Liturgical matters for consideration by the General Synod
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Legislative Business

Further information on the legislative processes of the General Synod
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Private Members' Motions

Motions proposed by individual members for debate 
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Diocesan Synod Motions

Diocesan Synod Motions referred to the General Synod for debate

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