House of Bishops
Exercising spiritual oversight and episcopal leadership within the Province.
- Safeguarding doctrine
- Maintaining apostolic order
- Consecration and discipline of bishops
- Liturgical oversight
- Provincial leadership
Convened in the Name of the Holy Trinity
The General Synod of theAnglican Province of North America
The Legislative Assembly of the Province
The General Synod serves as the principal governing body of the Anglican Province of North America, comprising the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies, exercising its responsibilities in accordance with the Constitution and Canons of the Province.
About the Synod
The Two Houses
The General Synod is composed of the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies, deliberating together for the government of the Province under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
House of Deputies
Representing the clergy and laity of the Province in synodal governance.
- Representing dioceses and ordinariates
- Legislative deliberation and consent
- Advising the House of Bishops
- Provincial finances and budgets
- Election of provincial officers
The Work of the Synod
A Commitment of the Province
“We affirm the unchanging Faith, once for all delivered to the Saints, and contend earnestly for the Catholic Order, the Holy Scriptures, and the ancient Creeds of the undivided Church.”
❦ The General Synod ❦