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

2026 (Thursdays 3–7.30 pm)
6 August (Governance Induction & Orientation)
10 September
29 October
3 December
2027 (Thursdays 3–7.30 pm)
25 February
29 April
17 June
26 August
21 October
2 December

Current Membership

Ex-officio members

  • Rev Peter Morel, Moderator (Chair)
  • Rev Philip Gardner, General Secretary
  • Mr Peter Battersby,  Synod Property Officer
  • Mr Jordan Sumner, UAICC Regional Council Chairperson.

Elected Members

  • Jacob Blackwell
  • Rev Simon Dent
  • Mr Bruce Ind
  • Mr Peter Hollister
  • Ms Rhanee Lester
  • Rev Peter McDonald
  • Mrs Kaitlyn Phillips
  • Ms Helen Rodwell
  • Mr Des White
  • Mr Jeff Wright

Co-opted Members

  • Rev Cate Baker
  • Rev Emily Hayes
  • Mr Paul Thomas

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! 
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!.