General Synod
The General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England. It came into being in 1970 replacing an earlier body known as the Church Assembly and considers and approves legislation, formulates 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.
Who represents our diocese on General Synod?
General Synod was dissolved on 14 July 2026 and forthcoming elections are to begin in August. The seat allocation for the 2026 General Synod Elections for the Diocese of Carlisle is three clergy and four laity.
General Synod Election 2026 - Timeline
Tuesday 14 July
General Synod is dissolved marking the end of the current quinquennium
Friday 14 August
Invitations to nominate are issued
Monday 7 September
Closing date for receipt of nominations and deadline for receipt of election addresses
Monday 21 September
Invitations to vote are issued and the voting period opens
Monday 12 October
Voting period for voting by paper closes
Tuesday 13 October
Voting period for voting by using elections portal closes
Wednesday 14, Thursday 15 or Friday 16 October (TBC)
Day of the count
Monday 19 October
Deadline for declaration of result
Forms of Return with Election Stages
Full Results of General Synod Elections 2021
Useful Links
The following links are all available on the Church of England's national website: