New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year. General Synod, the national assembly of the Church of England, shapes and approves laws that affect the whole of the Church of England. In Autumn 2026, elections are happening for new General Synod members and those elected will serve for five years.  Watch the video above and visit this page on the Church of England website for more information about the General Synod: Elections to Synod

On this page you will find all the information about the elections including a helpful graphic of the timeline. Updates will be added as the process continues. 

If you have any specific enquiries in our Diocese please contact: election@europe.anglican.org