The first ad campaign to encourage people to stand for election to the General Synod has been launched in a drive to attract a broad range of voices to the Church of England’s national decision-making body.  

About General Synod, including brief summary of the membership and the legislative process.

Guidance and documents relating to the 2021 elections to the General Synod of the Church of England.

The results of all elections of the General Synod or of its constituent Houses, from January 2022 to present. A list of all appointments made by the General Synod's  Appointments Committee from January 2022 to present.

The General Synod app is free to download and allows members to follow along with sessions via their smartphone, tablet or on their computer via a browser.

A fringe meeting at General Synod looked at ecumenical projects including hustings and voter registration.

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.

The General Synod Office commissions an index of GS Papers every 5 years. Download the relevant index here.

A detailed agenda and papers for the first meeting of the 11th General Synod of the Church of England next month have been published.