Diocesan Synod

Diocesan Synod is the governance body for the diocese, which formulates diocesan policy, assists the Bishops and their staff to support and oversee the work and mission of the diocese, approves the budget, and debates important local and national issues affecting the church. Diocesan Synod considers matters referred from the General Synod, Deanery Synods, PCCs and from individual synod members.

Find out about the 2024 Diocesan Synod elections here.

Meetings are held three times a year, providing a system of democratic representation and accountability.

Synod is comprised of three houses: bishops, clergy and laity who meet and vote together, although on some issues they vote separately.

You will find papers and agenda for diocesan meetings below.