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!.