The governing body of the Church of England in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes
Alongside the bishops, Diocesan Synod's membership is drawn from parishioners and clergy.
The bishop has a duty to consult the Diocesan Synod on matters of general importance and concern to the diocese and, in turn, Diocesan Synod provides a connection to Deanery Synods and PCCs.
Members of Diocesan Synod gather three times a year – usually on a Saturday – to discuss issues facing the Church and to share experience from right across the diocese. Members can also put themselves forward for boards and committees, such as the Bishop’s Council. Members of Diocesan Synod are also ex-officio members of their Deanery Synod and PCC for the period of their term on Diocesan Synod.
During the pandemic members of the Diocesan Synod met on Zoom and this model of meeting continues for some future meetings.
Find your Diocesan Synod representatives
Information for Diocesan Synod members
Papers for forthcoming and past meetings of Diocesan Synod can be found on the document store.
Dates for 2024 Diocesan Synod meetings:
Usual Synod meetings will take place on:
- Saturday 9 March – Holy Trinity Hazelmere, High Wycombe, HP15 7PZ
- Saturday 8 June- Zoom
- Saturday 16 November – Zoom
There is also an induction meeting for new and returning Diocesan Synod members on Thursday 19 September from 4pm. Please save the date and details will be emailed out shortly.
Useful links
- List of Diocesan Synod Members 2024-2027
- Stand for election to Diocesan Synod
- Roles and responsibilities
- Standing Orders
Elections
Further information about elections to Boards, Councils and Committees
Nomination Form 2024
Nomination Form for Deaneries 2024