Introduction 

The General Synod of The Church of England meets again from July 10-14, this time in York. 

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

For the full Synod timetable and papers etc click here. 

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 a regular year, General Synod meets in February in London (as pictured top) and in July in York. Occasionally it meets in November, also in London.

Key links including social media:

• General Synod Agenda, Timetables and Papers for July 2026
• Latest news from the General Synod will be posted here
• General Synod live streaming of proceedings (only when in session) 
• Follow the General Synod X account and use #Synod and the Twitter handles @cofelancs and @churchofengland for retweets
• Download the General Synod app

Ronnie Semley, July 2026