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?
In addition to Bishop Rob, our Diocese’s representatives on General Synod are:
Clergy:
- The Rev Andrew Burrell
- The Ven Stewart Fyfe
- The Rev Madi Simpson
Laity:
- Mrs Christine Burgess
- Mrs Julie Burrows
- Mr Jason Dobb
- Mr Andy Walkingshaw
Forms of Return with Election Stages
Full Results of General Synod Elections 2026
General Synod Elections 2026 - House of Clergy Addresses
Click on the links below to read election addresses received by the Diocese of Carlisle for those people elected to the House of Clergy in the General Synod elections:
General Synod Elections 2026 - House of Laity Addresses
Click on the links below to read election addresses received by the Diocese of Carlisle for those people elected to the House of Laity in the General Synod elections:
Useful Links
The following links are all available on the Church of England's national website: