The Standing Committee serves as the Bishop’s Council of Advice, and in the absence of the Bishop, is empowered to assume ecclesiastical authority within the diocese should there be no Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan. All petitions to sell or encumber property must be approved by the Standing Committee. The Standing Committee may, from time to time, exercise a role in disciplinary proceedings related to ordained persons under the provisions of Title IV of the national Canons. The Standing Committee consents to the ordination of deacons and priests in the diocese and also consents to the election of bishops in the several dioceses of The Episcopal Church. Whenever the election of a Bishop is required in this diocese, the Standing Committee establishes the process for the nomination and election of such Bishop. There are 4 clerical and 4 lay members of the Standing Committee. Meetings are held on the third Monday morning of each month except during July and August.
Members of the Standing Committee
Term Expires 205th Convention (2021)
- The Rev. Vanessa E. B. Clark
- Mr. Richard Preston
Term Expires 206th Convention (2022)
- Ms. Jenna Bing
- The Rev. Charlotte Reed
Term Expires 207th Convention (2023)
- Ms. Pam O'Halloran
- The Rev. Dr. Brian K. Wilbert
Term Expires 208th Convention (2024)
- The Rev. Alex Martin
- Mr. Dave McCallops
Staff
- Ms. Eva Cole, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Bishop
2020-21 Meeting Schedule (tentative)
December 21, 2020
January 19, 2021
February 15, 2021
March 15, 2021
April 19, 2021
May 17, 2021
June 21, 2021
July 19, 2021 (if needed)
August 16, 2021 (if needed)
September 20, 2021
October 18, 2021
November 13, 2021 (at close of Convention)
Resources
Policy for Requesting Consent to Alienate or Encumber Church Property