General Synod to discuss how to promote unity in time of polarisation

National unity and global challenges on agenda in final meeting of current Synod | Anglican Ink © 2026

A call for Christians to promote national unity in a time of polarisation and the theological case for protecting the planet are among the national and global issues being considered at the upcoming meeting of General Synod. Members of Synod, the Church of England’s national assembly, will gather in York from July 10 to 14 for the last group of sessions of their five-year term, ahead of elections in the autumn.  In addition to key legislation on…

General Synod to discuss how to promote unity in time of polarisation

THE Church of England “should model a healthy sense of patriotism” and explain why the flag of St George can still be a sign of unity, a paper to be discussed by the General Synod in York next month says. A call for Christians to promote national ...