Synods

What is Synod?

The Church of England is governed by a parliament system known as Synod. General Synod is the main legislative body of the church. It usually meets twice a year to debate and set out the laws for the church.

As well as General Synod, each Diocese has its own Synod which makes local decisions about Diocesan policy. We also have Deanery Synods which carry out a similar role in local areas.

These pages give more information about how each Synod works.

About synods

Click on the relevant link below to find out more about a particular synod.