The Standing Committee is comprised of four clergy and four lay people, with one person of each order elected at each annual diocesan convention to serve a term of four years.
Most of the duties of a Standing Committee are outlined by the churchwide canons. These duties include consenting to the elections of bishops, approving actions regarding diocesan properties, and approving the ordination of priests in deacons. The Standing Committee additionally acts as the bishop’s council of advice, providing insight on diocesan operation and programming.
When there is no bishop, the Standing Committee becomes the ecclesiastical authority of the diocese, taking on many of the duties that would normally be fulfilled by a bishop.
While experience and knowledge of the operation of the Episcopal Church is appreciated, no experience is necessary. Diverse experiences and knowledge are assets to the Committee and Diocese as a whole.
Contact Us
To contact the Standing Committee, please send an email to the Rev. Dr. Frederick Moser, president.
Members
The Rev. Dr. Frederick Moser, president, term through convention 2028
The Rev. Canon Lee Crawford, term through convention 2029
The Rev. Rachel Field, term through convention 2027
Colleen Gates, term through convention 2029
Jennifer Knowles, term through convention 2026
Catherine Merrihew, term through convention 2028
The Rev. Paul Olsson, term through convention 2026
