General Synod

British  

noun

1. the governing body, under Parliament, of the Church of England, made up of the bishops and elected clerical and lay representatives

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Example Sentences

Beyond the legalities, questions from members at the meeting of the Church's national assembly, General Synod, earlier this year revealed broader opposition – even hostility towards Spire.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

General Synod did vote to continue to look into the issue in the future, but bishops had already decided there were theological and legal barriers to having such ceremonies now.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Last month, the General Synod - the Church's governing body - rejected a proposal that would have made safeguarding fully independent, which proponents say would increase accountability but critics say would delay reform.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

This report was discussed at the General Synod in February last year, and Mr Cottrell welcomed its "wisdom, expertise and meticulous proposals" at the time.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

This General Synod was to consist of two Houses—the House of Bishops and the House of Lay and Clerical Representatives.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" by Various