Diocesan Synod

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

Its role

• 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 Standing Orders

• You can download a copy of the Diocesan Synod and Standing Orders by clicking here.

Diocesan Synods Dates and Minutes

2024 Dates (provisional)

• 9 March
• 19 June  evening
• 12 October

2023 Dates

• 11 March
• 14 June  evening
• 14 October

2022 Dates

• 5 March (AM)
  • Ely Diocesan Synod Summary Report - 5 March 2022
  • Diocesan Synod Ely - Presidential Address - 5 March 2022
  • Diocesan Synod Presentation Slide Deck - 5 March 2022
  • Diocese of Ely Synod  5 March 2022 - Question under SO86 on Zero Carbon
  • Ely Diocesan Synod minutes - 5 March 2022
• 21 June (PM) - Over Coimmunity Centre, Over, Cambs
  • Ely Diocesan Synod Minutes - 21 June 2022
• 15 October (AM)
  • Presidential Address - 15 October 2022

2021 Dates

• 13 March (AM session)
  • Bishop Stephen's Presidential Address - click here
  • Diocesan Synod - Minutes from 13 March 2021 meeting - Final
• 16 June (PM session)
  • Diocesan Synod Minutes - 16 June 2021
• 6 November (AM Session)
  • Diocesan Synod Minutes  - 06 November 2021

2020 / 2019 Dates

• 8 December 2020
  • click here for the minutes
• 7 October 2020
  • Diocesan Synod 7 Oct 2020 Information Note  - web
  • Diocesan Synod - Presidential Address -7 October 2020 - web
  • Click here for the minutes
• 19 October 2019
  • click here to view the Presidential address 
  • click here for the minutes
• 12 June 2019
  • click here for the Minutes
• 9 March 2019
  • click here for the Minutes

Further details on future Diocesan Synod dates can be found in the calendar section on the website.

Contact the Diocesan Synod team

• Diocesan Synod papers are issued from the Diocesan office by Sheena Bridgman.
• Please contact Sheena via email here if you have any queries.