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, 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. |
Nomination forms and related documentation
Please read the documents below for further information. Information about how to submit nomination forms is included on the forms.