General Synod

General Synod is often described as the parliament of the Church of England.  It considers questions on a national scale, approving legislation that impacts on the whole Church.

General Synod is made up of around 460 members.  It is divided into three Houses: Bishops, Clergy and Laity.

The members of General Synod are primarily elected representatives drawn from across 44 dioceses that make up the Church of England.  All members serve for a period of five years; the last election was completed in 2010.

The representatives for the Diocese of Winchester are as follows (to email them directly, please click on their name):

House of Clergy

• The Ven Michael Harley, Archdeacon of Winchester
• The Revd Canon Clive Hawkins, Rector of Eastrop in the Basingstoke Deanery
• The Revd Rosalind Rutherford, Team Vicar in Basingstoke, Basingstoke Deanery
• The Revd David Williams, Vicar of Christ Church in the Winchester Deanery

House of Laity

• Dr Tony Bennett, Bournemouth Deanery
• Mr John Davies, Basingstoke Deanery
• Mrs Christine Fry, Basingstoke Deanery
• Mr Ken Shorey, Odiham Deanery
• Ms Priscilla Hungerford, Basingstoke Deanery

Channel Islands Representatives

• The Very Revd Bob Key, Dean of Jersey
• Mrs Jane Bisson, Jersey Deanery
• Mr David Robilliard, Guernsey Deanery

For further information on the work and role of the General Synod please visit the national Church website, click here.

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