General Synod is the Church's national assembly which decides canon law and other matters of importance to the faith.
It was formed in 1970 under the Synodical Government Measure 1969, and replaced an earlier body known as the Church Assembly, and has powers over legislation, liturgy and finance.
The agenda for the July meeting has been published on Friday and members will be discussing a number of topics with the hope that the Church will be able to grow confidently and put its vision for the future into action.
A special programme has been created, the Renewal and Reform Programme.
It includes proposed changes to legislation to create new ideas and make it easier for those working in and with the Church to better engage at all levels.
For example the Legislative Reform Measure will make it possible to amend or repeal some Church legislation by means of Orders approved by the Synod.
Other proposed pieces of new legislation will consolidate and squash together existing laws into a more user-friendly form.
During the July meeting of Synod members there will also be an opportunity for the Synod to discuss a report from a special group - the Development and Appointments Group - that updates the Synod on the progress of their work and on the training and development of senior Church leaders.
The Synod will also discuss a report on "A Church of England Vision for Education", looking at building a foundation for education and leadership.
It will examine Annual Reports from both the Church Commissioners and the Archbishops' Council.
The Synod will also be addressed by Bishop Ralf Meister of the German Evangelical Church, who will look ahead to the anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
It will receive a report from the Archbishop of York on his six month pilgrimage as well and end with a service at York Minster. Members of the Synod will take part in Shared Conversations on Scripture, Mission and Human Sexuality.
