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 are held at the Uniting Church Centre in the Ron Wilson Room on the following dates:
| Meeting Dates |
|---|
| 16 February 2026 |
| 20 April 2026 |
| 15 June 2026 |
| 17 August 2026 |
| 19 October 2026 |
| 14 December 2026 |
Members
SYNOD Standing Committee Members – 2025/2026 (By-Law S5.2)
| Category | Name |
|---|---|
| Moderator | Rev David Jackson |
| Ex-Moderator | Rev Dr Ian Tozer |
| General Secretary | David Jackson |
| Presbytery Chair or Nominee | Rev Ken Devereux |
| Appointed by Congress | Rev Mitchell Garlett |
| Appointed by Congress | TBA |
| EO: Schools & Residential Colleges Rep | Rev Manie Strydom |
| Caring Agencies | John Berger |
| Appointed by Synod | David Beards |
| Appointed by Synod | Prof Richard Hugman |
| Appointed by Synod | Rev Lorraine Stokes |
| Appointed by Synod | Alison Xamon |
| Appointed by Synod | Shirley Francis |
| Appointed by Synod | Rev Hollis Wilson |
| Synod Co-opted Member (Synod Property Board) | Glenn Coffey |