CEEC director 'encouraged' after Synod elections

Lydia Houghton  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  23 Oct 2026
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CEEC director 'encouraged' after Synod elections

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The national director of the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) says he is "greatly encouraged" by the number of orthodox candidates that have been elected to General Synod.

John Dunnett, who himself has been elected in the Diocese of Chelmsford, said: "The 2026 General Synod elections have been the most hotly contested in recent years – a reflection of the deep divisions which sadly afflict the Church of England at this time.

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