General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England. It shapes and approves laws that affect the whole of the Church of England. It agrees 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.
In Autumn 2026, elections for new General Synod members took place. Those elected will serve for five years. Members are a mixture of bishops, clergy and lay people.
Elections 2026
The results of the Diocese of Peterborough General Synod Proctors in Convocation election and General Synod House of Laity election were declared on Monday, October 19 2026. New members’ terms will begin at the first meeting of the next quinquennium, which will be in London on 16-18 November 2026.
Our new General Synod members are listed below.
House of Laity
Vicky Brett
Andrew Presland
Marie-Louise Singodia
Proctors in Convocation
Andrew Birks
Alison Booker
