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 |
|---|
| 19 October 2026 |
| 14 December 2026 |
| 15 February 2027 |
| 19 April 2027 |
| 21 June 2027 |
| 16 August 2027 |
| 18 October 2027 |
| 20 December 2027 |
Members
SYNOD Standing Committee Members – 2026/2027 (By-Law S5.2)
| Category | Name |
|---|---|
| Moderator | Rev David Jackson |
| Ex-Moderator | Rev Dr Ian Tozer |
| General Secretary | David Beards |
| Presbytery Chair or Nominee | Rev Ken Devereux |
| Appointed by UAICC | Rev Mitchell Garlett |
| Appointed by UAICC | TBA |
| EO: Schools & Residential Colleges Rep | Rev Manie Strydom |
| UnitingCare Forum Rep | John Berger |
| Appointed by Synod | Julie Ridden |
| Appointed by Synod | Rev Susan Lord |
| Appointed by Synod | Alison Xamon |
| Appointed by Synod | Shirley Francis |
| Appointed by Synod | Steve Higgins |
| Synod Co-opted Member (Synod Property Board) | Glenn Coffey |