General Synod related articles

  1. Synod calls on politicians to reduce wealth gap between the rich and the poor

    17/11/2021

    The General Synod today called for the Government to reduce the gap between rich and poor after members heard of the ‘scandal’ of inequality.

  2. Synod Officers condemn "disgraceful" racism following Euro 2020 final

    12/07/2021

    The Officers of the General Synod, including the Archbishop of York, have condemned racist abuse directed towards England footballers reported following Sunday's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.

  3. Synod votes to adopt Covenant on Clergy Care and Well-Being

    06/07/2019

    The General Synod of the Church of England has voted overwhelmingly in support of a new deal to co-ordinate and improve the approach to the care and well-being of clergy.

  4. The Church and the legacy of slavery

    19/06/2020

    The events of recent weeks have shone a spotlight on the history and legacy of the slave trade, prompting renewed reflection by many organisations in this country and across the world. 

  5. Unanimous Synod support for IICSA report

    25/11/2020

    Synod today voted unanimously to fully accept the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s (IICSA) final investigation report into the Anglican Church.