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.
Current Membership
House of Bishops
The Rt Revd Dr Martin Warner
House of Clergy
The following have been elected to represent the Diocese of Chichester on General Synod.
Proctors in Convocation
The Revd Canon Andrew Cornes
The Revd Canon Mark Gilbert
The Revd James Hollingsworth
The Revd Rebecca Swyer
The Ven Fiona Windsor were duly elected.
House of Laity
Mr Ian Macdowell
Mrs Mary Nagel
Mrs Tina Nay
Mr Bradley Smith
Mr Jacob Vince
Mrs Andrea Williams
Mr Malcolm Harris
Mr Michael Thomas