Diocesan Synod Election Process
Diocesan Synod is the main governing body of the diocese and is made up of elected clergy and lay representatives from our parishes. The current 3 year term of Canterbury Diocesan Synod will end in July and a new Synod will be elected.
Who is eligible to stand?
All licensed clergy and church members on an electoral roll can stand for election (lay members do not need to be a current Deanery Synod or Parochial Church Council (PCC) member).
We particularly encourage applications from the following groups, who are currently underrepresented on Diocesan Synod and in Diocesan Governance, to put themselves forward for nomination to Diocesan Synod:
- Eligible UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage (UKME/GMH) members of clergy and representatives of the laity
- Eligible youth representatives (minimum 16 years)
Who can nominate and elect members?
Deanery Synod members. This includes current Diocesan and General Synod members who are ex-officio Deanery Synod members.
Term of Office
The triennium will run from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2027.