A Private Member’s Motion seeking to affirm that committed, faithful, intimate same-sex relationships are compatible with Christian discipleship was narrowly defeated at this week’s meeting of the Church of England’s General Synod in York.
New Synod, old divisions: what the election results tell us, writes Revd Dr Andrew Goddard
Analysis of the 2026 General Synod elections suggests the Church of England remains closely divided. Writing following the publication of …







