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Last updated 23rd November 2020
General Synod
The General Synod considers and approves legislation affecting the whole of the Church of England, 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.
The General Synod comprises the Convocations of Canterbury and York, joined together in a House of Bishops and a House of Clergy, to which is added a House of Laity.
It meets in February in London and in July in York, and occasionally in November in London.
Key links:
- General Synod Timetables, Agendas and Papers
- Latest news from General Synod will be posted here
- General Synod live streaming of proceedings (when in session)
- General Synod Twitter account
- Download the General Synod app
Blackburn Diocese representatives at General Synod (2015-2020)
As well as the Bishop of Blackburn (ex-officio member) the following are elected members of General Synod:
Clergy
- The Revd Paul Benfield Burnley St Andrew with St Margaret and
Burnley St James and Burnley St Mark - The Revd Stephen Corbett Blackburn St Gabriel
- The Revd Canon Alistair McHaffie Preston The Risen Lord
- The Revd Chris Newlands Lancaster Priory
- The Revd Nancy Goodrich Bolton-le-Sands Holy Trinity
Laity
- Mr Stephen Boyall Preston All Saints
- Mrs Vivienne Goddard Tarleton Holy Trinity
- Mrs Carolyn Johnson Bilsborrow St Hilda
- Mrs Rosemary Lyon Appley Bridge All Saints
- Ms Jacqueline Stamper Lancaster Christ Church
- Mrs Susan Witts Lower Darwen St James
Elections
April 2019 Election to fill a Casual Vacancy in the House of Clergy result
Elections to General Synod happen every five years.