Every diocese has its own Diocesan Synod consisting of bishops, archdeacons, elected laity and elected clergy. Diocesan Synod has a varied and wide ranging role in the governance of the diocese. It considers matters affecting the Church of England in the diocese; it advises the diocesan bishop where requested to do so; it acts as a forum for debate of Christian opinion on matters of religious or public interest; it formulates diocesan policy on a wide range of issues; it deals with matters referred to it by General Synod.
Diocesan Synod papers are issued from the office of the Diocesan Secretary. Please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk if you have any queries.
See here for the Standing Orders for Diocesan Synod
Meeting Dates 2024
The Diocesan Synod takes place twice a year starting at 10am, and can only be attended by those who are a member of the Synod.
Saturday 23rd March 2024
Saturday 12th October 2024
Click here for minutes from the latest Diocesan Synod
This year is an election year and we are inviting parishioners in the Diocese to stand. Any Clerk in Holy Orders who is a voting member of a deanery synod, and any lay person who is a member of a church electoral roll may stand as a candidate. Elections will take place in May - July 2024. Full details and nomination forms can be found below:
Elected Members of Synod
Northampton Archdeaconry
Deanery |
House of Laity |
House of Clergy |
Brackley |
Roger Neill Sue Yates |
Nick Leggett 2 Vacancies |
Brixworth |
Chris Banks Alan Chantler Lynda Johnson |
Grame Anderson David Reith Stephen Trott Alison Twigg |
Daventry |
Robin Baker Mark Lane Pat Milner |
Stephen Burrows Malcolm Ingham Dawn Stokes |
Greater Northampton |
David Johnson Clare Pearce Hilary Spenceley 5 Vacancies |
Nick Alexander Richard Burbidge Jane Butler Mandy Cuthbertson Judy Evans Lakshmi Jeffreys Haydon Spenceley Chrys Tremththanmor Roger Woods |
Towcester |
Sharron Bland Margaret Holton Daniel Lister |
George Frost Karen Jongman James Pennington |
Wellingborough |
Robert Addie Geoff Baguley Jennifer Smith Caroline Wood 1 Vacancy |
Katrina Hutchins Morna Simpson Ray Railton Paula York 1 Vacancy |
Oakham Archdeaconry
Deanery |
House of Laity |
House of Clergy |
Corby |
David Bavin John Hindle Donna Winch |
Heather Lowe Kevin Montgomery Ian Pullinger |
Higham |
Chris Butts Andrew Presland Anthony Smith |
John Thorne 2 Vacancies |
Kettering |
Martin Adamson Steve Atkins Adrian Keach Peter Jackson Susan Lamb Julia Powell |
Rob Bewley Gillian Gamble Nicki Hobbs Hannah Jeffrey Patrick Kelleher David Walsh |
Oundle |
Stephen Barber Carolyn Brawn 1 Vacancy |
Beatrice Brandon Eddie Smith Stephen Webster |
Peterborough |
Jane Bull Hilary Dawson Phil Gealy Frank Smith Rob Taylor |
Gary Alderson Jackie Bullen Kevin Fear Sue Fear Micheal Moore 1 Vacancy |
Rutland |
John Leefe Jill Mayhew John Tomalin Sue Cross 1 Vacancy |
Jane Baxter Stephen Griffiths Deborah Marsh Don McGarrigle Rachel Watts |