Our General Synod
The General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England. It came into being in 1970 under the Synodical Government Measure 1969, replacing an earlier body known as the Church Assembly. It continues a tradition of synodical government which, in England, has its origins in the medieval period.
To find out more about its work, click here.
To read more about General Synod on the Church of England's website, click here.
General Synod elections 2026
The following people have been elected as our representatives on the Church of England’s General Synod from Autumn 2026. They will each serve for five years, joining Bishop Jonathan:
House of Clergy:
- The Rev Jenn Camirand
- The Rev Dr Paul Chamberlain
- The Rev Andrew Hargreaves
House of Laity:
- Noah Chamberlain
- Ian Johnston
- Vanda Leary
Click here to download details of how the election count proceeded.