Diocesan Board of Patronage

The Board of Patronage is established under the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1968 and the terms of reference are to “exercise any right of patronage held by the Board in relation to benefices in the diocese”

The constitution provides for three clerical and five lay representatives to be elected to serve for six years.

Membership:

The Bishop of Bedford – Chair

The Ven J Mackenzie
The Ven J Mainwaring
The Ven D Middlebrook

Elected by Diocesan Synod for 2019-24:
The Revd W J M Gibbs
Mrs G Hutchinson
Dr J Kurien
Mr J M Rhodes
Mr D Roberts
Mr M P Taylor
The Revd S L Underwood

Mrs E Critchley (Pastoral and Advisory Secretary)

Diocesan Board of Patronage Constitution

Meetings in 2023:

Thursday 23 February
Thursday 6 July
Thursday 7 December