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 Deanery 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.
Role Descriptions
Deanery Treasurer role description and information
Miriam LongfootGovernance and Pastoral Planning Manager |