The General Synod of The Church of England next meets from February 7 to 11.

This is just the second meeting of the new Synod since five yearly elections took place in summer 2021. 

Full details of the agendas are available via the links below, plus ways in which you can engage with the proceedings. 

The results of the recent elections for representatives from this Diocese are still available to be viewed on this page of our website. 

Our representatives are pictured here at the Westminster Abbey service prior to their first Synod last November. 

General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England and passes legislation known as measures and canons which have legal force. 

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. 

The General Synod comprises the Convocations of Canterbury and York, joined together in a House of Bishops and a House of Clergy, to which is added a House of Laity. It was established in 1970, replacing an earlier body known as the Church Assembly.

In an regular year, General Synod meets in February in London (as pictured top) and in July in York. Occasionally as on this occasion, it meets in November, also in London.

Key links:

• General Synod Agenda, Timetables and Papers for February 2022
• Latest news from the General Synod will be posted here
• General Synod live streaming of proceedings (when in session) 
• Follow the General Synod Twitter account. (Join the conversation using #Synod)
• Download the General Synod app

Ronnie Semley, February 2022