Applying to be a co-opted member

Introduction

This form is for Young Adults (18-25 years old) seeking to be a co-opted member of General Synod for the year 2026-2027. This is a wonderful opportunity for young adults to be an official non-voting member of General Synod with full access to all information, engagement in debates and fringe events. Successful applicants will be required to attend General Synod in Nov ‘26, Feb ’27 and July ‘27.

Use this form to register your interest by Friday 2nd October.

For any further information or support with completing the form, please reach out to takyiwa.danso@churchofengland.org

Applicant Information

First name

Surname

Please select one statement from the following:

I have previously been a co-opted member and would like to be considered for another yearI am applying to be a co-opted member

Questions

1. Why are you interested in serving as a Co-opted Young Adult member of General Synod, and what do you hope to contribute during your term (September 2026 to July 2027)?

2. Describe an issue, opportunity, or challenge facing young adults in the Church today. How would you help ensure that young adults' voices are heard and represented in Synod discussions and debates?

Nomination

As part of your application, you are required to be nominated by a member of your diocese's central team. Please share this form with the nominating person to complete your application.

Consent

The National Society (Church of England and Church in Wales) for Promoting Education (operating as the Growing Faith Foundation) is committed to processing personal information in accordance with UK data protection legislation and will ensure that the rights and interests of data subjects are protected. Your data is being collected on this form for the diocesan snapshot and will not be used for any other purpose. A detailed privacy notice about how Growing Faith uses data can be found by clicking here.

By ticking this box, I confirm that:

· I have read the attached privacy notice

· I have understood it and

· I consent to the processing of my information as detailed on this form and in the privacy notice.

Tick here

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