General Synod

News from the General Synod of the Church of England. When Synod is in session follow @ChurchTimes on Twitter for breaking news from the debates. You can also find news on other Synods from Provinces in the Anglican Communion here, including the Scottish Episcopal Church.

See also the Church Times Guide to the General Synod

After deadlocks, Crown Nominations Commission’s secret ballots may end

THE secret ballot by which diocesan bishops are nominated could be removed under changes intended to restore trust in the processes of the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC)

12 Sep 2024

A view from traditionalist priests, 30 years after the ordination of women

Simon Walsh asks traditionalist priests how they are flourishing

19 Jul 2024

Questions asked after Crown Nominations Commission fails to agree next Bishop of Ely

THE Crown Nominations Commission considering the nomination of the next Bishop of Ely has not been able reach a consensus, the Archbishop of Canterbury announced on Monday

15 Jul 2024

What happened at the General Synod in York?

12 Jul 2024

General Synod digest: Members question next steps for Prayers of Love and Faith

12 Jul 2024

General Synod digest: Motion to move forward work on same-sex blessings approved after lengthy debate

12 Jul 2024

General Synod digest: Church’s trust issues laid bare in new report

12 Jul 2024

General Synod digest: Emotional debate on supporting families after disability diagnosis

12 Jul 2024

General Synod digest: No opportunity for scrutiny of Archbishops’ Council budget, members complain

12 Jul 2024

General Synod digest: Members outraged at proposed 25-per-cent increase in registrars’ fees

12 Jul 2024

General Synod digest: Call for new Government to reform social welfare system

12 Jul 2024

General Synod digest: Members agree clergy need a break

12 Jul 2024