General Synod Election Candidates 2026

Details of all candidates in the 2026 General Synod elections

Election Address

Adam Ellison

Durham

House of Laity


Adam Ellison
A Church for Everyone - A Voice for All
I am standing for the General Synod because I believe in a
Church of England that is open, inclusive, and confident in
its calling to serve the people. I will bring a progressive
and practical voice to Synod. A voice that listens to our
churches and communities, keeping YOU at the heart of
our decisions.
Adam Ellison for General Synod
Faith In Action
A Church on the
Side of People
A Church That
Listens
Support for our
People
An Inclusive
Church
Durham’s Voice
at Synod
I will champion practical
service to our
communities, ensuring
that national ambitions
and priorities are
properly resourced, and
allow our parishes to
serve our communities.
I believe that poverty,
inequality, and social
exclusion should be
central to our mission.
The church should not
just respond but
challenge the injustices.
All should be given the
opportunity to help
shape and serve.
Representation must
mean being heart.
I will champion all who
serve in our parishes. I
will support reducing
unnecessary
bureaucracy and ensure
those who sustain our
churches are properly
supported and valued.
All are welcome! I will
work for a collective
church where nobody is
made to feel second-
class. I will support full
inclusion throughout the
Church of England.
I will bring the full voice
of Durham Diocese to
the national Church. I will
represent YOU with
energy, integrity, and
determination to get
things done!
“Over the last decade, I have acquired the skills and experience to
represent people; making a difference in my local community and
supporting the work of my church and parish. I am dedicated to the Church
of England and believe it is a true source of good. My faith, my service to
God, shapes who I am.
I am standing for Synod because I believe I can make a difference. I am here
to serve, so support, and when needed to challenge.”

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Theological Tradition Terms

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Theological Tradition Sentences
A Church for Everyone - A Voice for All I am standing for the General Synod because I believe in a Church of England that is open, inclusive, and confident in its calling to serve the people. ------ I will bring a progressive and practical voice to Synod. ------ An Inclusive

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Evangelism, Mission & Church Growth Terms

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Evangelism, Mission & Church Growth Sentences
I believe that poverty, inequality, and social exclusion should be central to our mission.

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Society, Justice & Inclusion Terms

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Society, Justice & Inclusion Sentences
I believe that poverty, inequality, and social exclusion should be central to our mission.

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