General Synod Election Candidates 2026

Candidate for election to The General Synod
REVD. TESS KUIN LAWTON

‘But in your hearts, revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an account of the hope that is in you but do so with gentleness and respect.’
(1 Peter 3.15)
Proposed by: Revd James Pitkin (Area Dean, General Synod 2015-2026)
Seconded by: Revd Simon Newham (Asst Archdeacon of Bournemouth)

I WOULD WELCOME YOUR FIRST PREFERENCE VOTE…

Gospel | Gen Z | Church… so that I can serve you as an experienced priest in this Diocese. Ordained in 2008, I have been the lead Canon for mission and discipleship at Winchester Cathedral for 5 years, and I am a founder member of the Racial Justice Strategy Group and a member of Diocesan Synod. As a General Synod clergy member, I would bring an wide range of experience in ministry to represent you in the debates and decisions: I have served as school chaplain, university chaplain and vocations adviser, rural incumbent, area dean, Bishop’s council, Bishop’s advisor and ecumenical advisor. I am a member of the Anglican Communion’s Old-Catholic Council and have been invited to apply for the Archbishop’s College of Evangelists.

Gospel | Gen Z | Church
I am currently a member of the Redress Board (National Safeguarding Team) and am trained in reconciliation (bridge builders) and trauma-informed practice.

Gospel | Gen Z | Church I have extensive governance experience as a Fellow of Worcester College Oxford, a Governor of St Swithun’s School, a Trustee of the Prayer Book Society and a member of the Cathedral Chapter.

USE YOUR VOTE USE YOUR VOTE USE YOUR VOTE Please consider giving me your first preference vote (or second preference) before October 13th. Thank you.

I am married to Mark, have two adult children and a fondness for labrador retrievers. Feel free to contact me on: [email protected]

Gen Z sharing the Gospel with the next generation & inviting them to belong, so that the church can flourish & grow is my enduring passion

Parish I really care how we fund parish ministry for growth & nurture clergy wellbeing

Inclusion My work in universities and schools means I listen closely to those with neurodivergence, disabilities and LGBTQIA+ community

Liturgy and Sacraments I bring Cathedral expertise in liturgy to debates around marriage and holy communion

Gen Z sharing the Gospel with the next generation & inviting them to belong, so that the church can flourish & grow is my enduring passion

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