Diocesan Synod

Every diocese has its own Diocesan Synod which consists of the bishops and archdeacons and elected laity and clergy.

The role of Diocesan Synod

• consider matters affecting the Church of England in the diocese;
• act as a forum for debate of Christian opinion on matters of religious or public interest;
• formulates diocesan policy on a wide range of issues;
• advise the bishop where requested;
• deal with matters referred by General Synod;
• votes the funding of stipends and administration to be raised from the parishes.

Diocesan Synod Handbook and Standing Orders

• Diocesan Synod Handbook and Standing Orders (2019 updated November 2024) - Reviewed March 2025 (click here to download)

Contact the Diocesan Synod team

• Diocesan Synod papers are issued from the Diocesan Office by Sheena Bridgman

Details on future Diocesan Synod dates

• Future Diocesan Synod dates can also be viewed on the calendar section of the website.

Diocesan Synods Dates and Minutes

2025 dates

• 8 March
• 18 June
• 11 October

2024 dates

• 9 March
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 9 March 2024 - click here 
• 19 June
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 19 June 2024 - click here 
• 19 October (St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Street, Ely CB7 4HF)

2023 dates

• 11 March
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 11 March 2023 - click here 
• 14 June
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 14 June 2023 - click here 
• 14 October
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 14 October 2023 - click here 

2022 Dates

• 5 March (AM)
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 5 March 2022 - click here
• 21 June (PM) - Over Community Centre, Over, Cambs
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 21 June 2022 - click here
• 15 October (AM)
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 15 October 2022 - click here

2021 Dates

• 13 March (AM session)
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 13 March 2021 - click here
• 16 June (PM session)
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 16 June 2021 - click here
• 6 November (AM Session)
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 6 November 2021 - click here

2020 / 2019 Dates

• 8 December 2020
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 8 December 2020 - click here
• 7 October 2020
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 7 October 2020 - click here
• 19 October 2019
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 19 October 2019 - click here
• 12 June 2019
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 12 June 2019 - click here
• 9 March 2019
  • Approved Minutes from Diocesan Synod 9 March 2019 - click here