Synod Standing Committee

The Synod Standing Committee (SSC) is empowered to act on behalf of the Synod between meetings of the Annual Synod Meeting. The roles and responsibilties of the SSC are outlined in the Basis of Union, Constitution and Regulations.

Standing Committee Meeting Dates

2024
21st November – All Day Governance Training at the Synod Office
 
2025 (Thursdays 1-5pm)
20th February
10th April
19th June
21st August
23rd October
4th December
 
2026 (Thursdays 1-5pm)
26th February
30th April
4th June

 

Current Membership

Ex-officio member

  • Rev Peter Morel, Moderator (Chair)
  • Rev Philip Gardner, General Secretary
  • Mr Bronte Wilson, Ex Moderator
  • Mr Peter Battersby,  Synod Property Officer
  • Mr Sean Weetra, UAICC Regional Council Chairperson.

Elected Members

  • Jethro Buxton
  • Rev Dr Benji Callan
  • Mia Cartledge
  • Rev Leanne Davis
  • Rev Simon Dent
  • Rev Anne Hewitt
  • Peter Hollister
  • Elissa Inglis
  • Rev Christa Megaw
  • Trevor Phillips
  • Andrew Telfer

Co-opted Members

  • Jeff Wright
  • Marie McAllan

Resourcing Members 

Rev Sue Page Associate General Secretary Governance & Operations Turn on Javascript!
Rev Prof Vicky Balabanski Executive Officer & Principal at Uniting College of Leadership and Theology Turn on Javascript!
Rev Jenni Hughes Executive Officer: Mission Resourcing Turn on Javascript! 
Rev Andrew Robertson Associate General Secretary, Placements and Safe Church Turn on Javascript! 
Vacant Executive Officer: Engagement Turn on Javascript! 
Mr Mark Waters Director, UnitingCare SA Turn on Javascript! 
Rev Ken Sumner State Development Officer, Uniting Aboriginal and Christian Congress SA Regional Turn on Javascript! 

 



Synod Standing Committee Minutes

For Minutes of the Synod Standing Committee meetings and any correspondance to the Synod Standing Committee, please email the Synod Office at Turn on Javascript!.