Diocesan Synod

Diocesan Synod is the primary governing body of the Diocese.  It currently has a membership of around 180 representatives.  As with General Synod, Diocesan Synod is split by House: Bishops, Clergy and Laity.  The Bishop of Winchester is the President of the Synod, supported by the elected Chairs of the Houses of Clergy and Laity.

• Chair of the House of Laity: Mr Ian Newman
• Chair of the House of Clergy: The Revd Canon Dr Ian Tomlinson

The role of the Diocesan Synod is set out in the Synodical Government Measure 1969:

(a)   to consider matters concerning the Church of England and to make provision for such matters in relation to their diocese, and to consider and express their opinion on any other matters of religious or public interest;

(b)   to advise the Bishop on any matters on which he may consult the Synod;

(c)   to consider and express their opinion on any matters referred to them by the General Synod, and in particular to approve or disapprove provisions referred to them by the General Synod under Article 8 of the Constitution;

(d)   to consider proposals for the annual budget for the Diocese and to approve or disapprove them;

(e)   to consider the annual accounts of the Diocesan Board of Finance of the Diocese.

Diocesan Resources Available

• Synod Digest, February 2012
• Presidential address, February 2012
• Budget Presentation, February 2012
   
• Synod Agenda & Papers February 2012
• Introduction to the Anglican Communion Covenant
• Diocesan Synod Elections Poster (pdf) - please print off and display in your parish! 
   

• Synod Digest, October 2011
• Synod Agenda, October 2011
• Presidential Address, October 2011
• Fixed Dates 2012
• Forward Business Planner
• Diocesan Synod Guide
• Diocesan Synod Standing Orders

For any further enquiries regarding Diocesan Synod, please contact Jayne Tarry (01962 737348).

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