The Synod Standing Committee exercises the full authority of the Synod in Session between its meetings. This is important, as changes often need to be made that require this authority to respond to a rapidly changing world.
Synod Standing Committee Meetings
Synod Standing Committee (SSC) meetings for 2024-2025 are held at the Uniting Church Centre in the Ron Wilson Room on the following dates:
| Meeting Dates | Nominations Due |
|---|---|
| 9 December 2024 | 25 November 2024 |
| 17 February 2025 | 3 February 2025 |
| 28 April 2025 | 14 April 2025 |
| 16 June 2025 | 2 June 2025 |
| 20 October 2025 | 6 October 2025 |
| 15 December 2025 | 1 December 2025 |
Members
SYNOD Standing Committee Members – 2024/25 (By-Law S5.2)
| Category | Name |
|---|---|
| Moderator | Rev Dr Ian Tozer |
| Ex-Moderator | Susy Thomas |
| General Secretary | Rev Dr Andrew Williams |
| Presbytery Chair or Nominee | Alison Xamon |
| Appointed by Congress | TBA |
| Appointed by Congress | TBA |
| EO: Schools & Residential Colleges Rep | Rev Manie Strydom |
| Caring Agencies | John Berger |
| Appointed by Synod | David Beards |
| Appointed by Synod | Richard Hugman |
| Appointed by Synod | Rev Lorraine Stokes |
| Appointed by Synod | Maggie Johns |
| Appointed by Synod | Rev Mervyn Anderson |
| Appointed by Synod | vacancy |