The diocese is divided into 19 deaneries (groups of parishes).
What do Deanery Synods do:
- Consider matters concerning the Church of England
- Bring together the views of the parishes of the deanery
- Act as a channel of communication between parishes and Diocesan Synod
- Effect decisions made by Diocesan Synod
- Raise matters with Diocesan Synod
- Elect representatives to Diocesan Synod and General Synod
Rules of Deanary Synod (including membership):
The Rules of Deanery Synods are found by clicking here.
Deanery officers
Each deanery has a Rural Dean who chairs the deanery synod. The deanery synod also appoints a Secretary and Treasurer and elects a Lay Chair. Contact details are below:
2026 will see the elections held for Deanery Synod. You can find out how you can stand for Deanery Synod by clicking here.
Miriam LongfootGovernance and Pastoral Planning Manager |