In the autumn this year, elections will be held in each diocese to decide their clergy and lay representatives who will serve on the General Synod for the 2026 - 2031 term.
We encourge people to consider whether they may wish to serve the diocese at a national level. For more information about the elections, some FAQs and an eligibility checker, please visit the national elections website by clicking here.
Key dates in the timetable for elections to General Synod
| Date | Stage |
| Tuesday 14 July | General Synod is dissolved marking the end of the current quinquennium. |
| Friday 14 August | Invitations to nominate are issued. |
| Monday 7 September | Closing date for receipt of nominations. Deadline for receipt of election addresses. |
| Monday 21 September | Invitations to vote are issued. Voting period opens. |
| Monday 12 October | Voting period for voting by paper closes. |
| Tuesday 13 October | Voting period for voting by using elections portal closes. |
| Wednesday 14 October to Friday 16 October | Dioceses will be allocated one of these three days for their count to take place. |
| Monday 19 October |
Declaration of result must take place by 5pm on this day. |