Every diocese has its own Diocesan Synod consisting of bishops, archdeacons, elected laity and elected clergy. Diocesan Synod has a varied and wide ranging role in the governance of the diocese. It considers matters affecting the Church of England in the diocese; it advises the diocesan bishop where requested to do so; it acts as a forum for debate of Christian opinion on matters of religious or public interest; it formulates diocesan policy on a wide range of issues; it deals with matters referred to it by General Synod.
Diocesan Synod papers are issued from the office of the Diocesan Secretary. Please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk if you have any queries.
See here for the Standing Orders for Diocesan Synod
Meeting Dates 2024
The Diocesan Synod takes place twice a year starting at 10am, and can only be attended by those who are a member of the Synod.
Saturday 23rd March 2024
Saturday 12th October 2024
Click here for minutes from the latest Diocesan Synod
This year is an election year and we are inviting parishioners in the Diocese to stand. Any Clerk in Holy Orders who is a voting member of a deanery synod, and any lay person who is a member of a church electoral roll may stand as a candidate. Elections will take place in May - July 2024. Full details and nomination forms can be found below:
Elected Members of Synod
Northampton Archdeaconry
Deanery |
House of Laity |
House of Clergy |
Brackley |
Sally Patmore Helen Price 2 Vacancies |
Nick Leggett 2 Vacancies |
Brixworth |
Kairen Ball Chris Banks Alan Chantler Lyn Johnson |
Joanne Ognjanovic David Reith Stephen Trott Alison Twigg |
Daventry |
Pat Milner Elizabeth Taylor |
David Battison Stephen Burrow Dawn Stokes |
Greater Northampton |
David Johnson Clare Pearce Damian Pickard Hilary Spenceley 2 Vacancies |
Nick Alexander Jane Butler Oliver Coss Beverley Hollins Julie Scott Douglas Spenceley Chrys Tremththanmor Roger Woods 1 Vacancy |
Towcester |
Sharron Bland Jane Jakes 2 Vacancies |
Paula Challen James Pennington Richard Stainer |
Wellingborough |
Robert Addie Liz Taylor 3 Vacancies |
Jenny Bland Katrina Hutchins Denise Maud Debbie Smith-Wilds 2 Vacancies |
Oakham Archdeaconry
Deanery |
House of Laity |
House of Clergy |
Corby |
David Bavin 2 Vacancies |
Ian Pullinger 2 Vacancies |
Higham |
Andrew Presland 2 Vacancies |
3 Vacancies |
Kettering |
Steve Atkins Hazel Goodman Susan Lamb 4 Vacancies |
Gillian Gamble Nicki Hobbs Hannah Jeffrey Patrick Kelleher 1 Vacancy |
Oundle |
Jenny Smith 2 Vacancies |
Eddie Smith Stephen Webster 1 Vacancy |
Peterborough |
June Bull Hilary Dawson Frank Smith
2 Vacancies |
Michelle Dalliston Keir Dow Kevin Fear Sue Fear 2 Vacancies |
Rutland |
Sue Cross Jill Mayhew John Tomalin 2 Vacancies |
Jane Baxter Deborah Marsh 2 Vacancies |