Last updated 23rd November 2020
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.
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As well as the Bishop of Blackburn (ex-officio member) the following are elected members of General Synod:
April 2019 Election to fill a Casual Vacancy in the House of Clergy result
Elections to General Synod happen every five years.