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
Elected Members of Synod
Northampton Archdeaconry
Deanery |
House of Laity |
House of Clergy |
Brackley |
Roger Neill Sue Yates |
Nick Leggett 2 Vacancies |
Brixworth |
Chris Banks Alan Chantler Lynda Johnson |
Grame Anderson David Reith Stephen Trott Alison Twigg |
Daventry |
Robin Baker Mark Lane Pat Milner |
Stephen Burrows Malcolm Ingham Dawn Stokes |
Greater Northampton |
David Johnson Clare Pearce Hilary Spenceley 5 Vacancies |
Nick Alexander Richard Burbidge Jane Butler Mandy Cuthbertson Judy Evans Lakshmi Jeffreys Haydon Spenceley Chrys Tremththanmor Roger Woods |
Towcester |
Sharron Bland Margaret Holton Daniel Lister |
George Frost Karen Jongman James Pennington |
Wellingborough |
Robert Addie Geoff Baguley Jennifer Smith Caroline Wood 1 Vacancy |
Katrina Hutchins Morna Simpson Ray Railton Paula York 1 Vacancy |
Oakham Archdeaconry
Deanery |
House of Laity |
House of Clergy |
Corby |
David Bavin John Hindle Donna Winch |
Heather Lowe Kevin Montgomery Ian Pullinger |
Higham |
Chris Butts Andrew Presland Anthony Smith |
John Thorne 2 Vacancies |
Kettering |
Martin Adamson Steve Atkins Adrian Keach Peter Jackson Susan Lamb Julia Powell |
Rob Bewley Gillian Gamble Nicki Hobbs Hannah Jeffrey Patrick Kelleher David Walsh |
Oundle |
Stephen Barber Carolyn Brawn 1 Vacancy |
Beatrice Brandon Eddie Smith Stephen Webster |
Peterborough |
Jane Bull Hilary Dawson Phil Gealy Frank Smith Rob Taylor |
Gary Alderson Jackie Bullen Kevin Fear Sue Fear Micheal Moore 1 Vacancy |
Rutland |
John Leefe Jill Mayhew John Tomalin Sue Cross 1 Vacancy |
Jane Baxter Stephen Griffiths Deborah Marsh Don McGarrigle Rachel Watts |