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.
Diocesan representatives are elected to the Houses of Clergy and Laity and vote on the issues presented at Synod.
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2025 GENERAL SYNOD BY-ELECTION FOR ONE CLERGY PLACE
Voting ended on 11 September 2025 and the count was conducted electronically by Civica Election Services using the Single Transferable Vote Rules. The results sheets can be found at this link. Congratulations to the Rev’d Jules Middleton who was successfully elected. Thank you to you all those that took the time to apply, it is very much appreciated.
Please see the Related Resources below for information about General Synod meeting information, Expenses that can be claimed and guidance on Election Addresses.
Current Membership
House of Bishops
The Rt Revd Dr Martin Warner
The following have been elected to represent the Diocese of Chichester on General Synod.
Proctors in Convocation
Revd Steve Burston
Canon Andrew Cornes
Revd Arwen Folkes
Rev’d Jules Middleton
Revd Martin Poole
House of Laity
Mr Martin Auton-Lloyd
Mrs Catherine Butcher
Mr Bob Chambers
Dr Simon Eyre
Mrs Mary Nagel
Mrs Tina Nay
Mr Bradley Smith
Mr Jacob Vince