The Diocese of Newcastle has an elected membership of laity and clergy who sit on the national Church of England's General Synod along with the Bishop of Newcastle who is required to attend.
The current members of General Synod can be found below:
Clergy:
The Revd Canon Ian Flintoft
The Revd Robert Lawrence
The Revd Claire Robson
Laity:
Mr Robin Brimms
Mrs Nic Denyer
Canon Izzy McDonald-Booth
Stand for Synod 2026
New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year – and you are invited to stand as a candidate. In Autumn 2026, elections are happening for new General Synod members and those elected will serve for five years.
Find out more about what it means to 'Stand for Synod' on our dedicated page.