Every diocese has its own Diocesan Synod which consists of the bishops and archdeacons and elected laity and clergy.

• consider matters affecting the Church of England in the diocese;
• act as a forum for debate of Christian opinion on matters of religious or public interest;
• formulates diocesan policy on a wide range of issues;
• advise the bishop where requested;
• deal with matters referred by General Synod;
• votes the funding of stipends and administration to be raised from the parishes.

The next meeting will be held on Saturday 13 March 2010 at St Luke's Church, Aylsham Road, Norwich. The Agenda will be published further down this page.

2010 dates: 13 March, 19 June, 16 October.

10 October 2009: Agenda

• Presidential Address by Bishop Graham
• Presentation: The Horstead Centre Review
• Presentation: The Horstead Centre during 2009
• Presentation: Clergy Pensions Consultation
• Response to a question under Standing Order 71
• Delegation of Powers to the Bishop of Thetford

20 June 2009: Agenda / Minutes

• Presidential Address by Bishop Graham
• Presentation: 2008 DBF Annual Report
• Presentation: Patterns of Ministry & Deployment Nationally
• Presentation: Resources for Ministry - Diocesan 5 year view - Bishop of Lynn
• Presentation: Resources for Ministry - Diocesan 5 year view - Financial projections
• Presentation: 2010 Diocesan Budget and Parish Share

21 March 2009: Agenda / Minutes

• Presentation: Diocesan Environmental Policy
  
• Presentation: News from Dereham in Mitford Deanery
  
• Presentation: Building Opportunities for Mission - Slides
• Presentation: Building Opportunities for Mission - Talk
  
• Presentation: Mother's Union
  
• General Synod: February 2009 Group of Sessions - Summary letter
• General Synod: February 2009 Group of Sessions (9 - 13 Feb)

Members serve for 3 years and are representative from across the diocese with broadly equal numbers of clergy and lay people.