General Synod Representatives

Please note that the Diocesan electorate for General Synod representatives has changed in accordance with the latest Diocesan Constitution. Posts that remain unfilled after the Synod are remitted to the Bishop’s Core Group to be filled.

House Electorate Name Charge Duration Term
Bishop Vacant
Clergy Synod The Rev Canon Dr Nicholas Taylor Clarkston 2023–2027 Second
Clergy Synod The Rev Dr Elizabeth Breakey Stranraer & Portpatrick 2023–2027 First
Clergy Synod The Rev Keith Thomasson Troon 2023–2027 First
Clergy Synod The Very Rev Reuben Preston Renfrew & Johnstone 2024–2028 Second
Clergy Synod The Rev Debbie Davison Paisley & Hillington 2024–2028 First
Clergy Synod The Rev Canon Gordon B Fyfe Newlands 2025-2029 First
Clergy Synod The Rev Harriet Johnston Kilmarnock 2025-2029 Second
Clergy Synod The Rev Matthew Little Hamilton & Uddingston 2025-2029 Second
 Clergy  Synod  The Rev Alison Mathew King’s Park 2025-2029 First
Clergy Synod The Rev Dawn Matthew Challoch & New Galloway 2025-2029 First
Clergy Synod The Rev Martyn Trembath Ayr 2025-2029 Second
Laity Synod Mrs Gerry Ewan Challoch 2022–2026 First
Laity Synod Mr Nigel Rayner Troon 2022–2026 First
Laity Synod Miss Trudy Hill East End Episcopal Churches 2023–2027 Second
Laity Synod Mrs Jan Whiteside Newlands 2024–2028 Second
Laity Synod Ms Jenny Whelan Newlands 2024–2028 First
Laity Synod Mr Rob Thain Lanark 2024–2028 First
Laity Synod Mrs Fiona McCulloch Bishopbriggs 2024–2028 First
Laity Synod Mr Ray Gascoigne Cumbernauld 2025-2029 Second
Laity Synod Mr Petko Marinov Maybole 2025-2029 Second
Laity Synod Ms Morag O’Neill Dumbarton 2025-2029 Second
Laity Synod Mr Reuben Thomasson Troon 2025-2029 First
Clergy Alt Bishop’s Core Group TBC Annual
Clergy Alt Bishop’s Core Group TBC Annual
Clergy Alt Bishop’s Core Group TBC Annual
Clergy Alt Bishop’s Core Group TBC Annual
Laity Alt Bishop’s Core Group TBC Annual
Laity Alt Bishop’s Core Group TBC Annual
Laity Alt Bishop’s Core Group TBC Annual
Laity Alt Bishop’s Core Group TBC Annual