Most committees within the synod are appointed by Synod Council or some other entity. Two committees, Consultation Committee and Discipline Committee, are the rare exception, these two committees being elected by the Synod Assembly.
Consultation Committee
| Seat | Occupant | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Clergy #1 | The Rev. Linda Muhly | 2024 |
| Clergy #2 | The Rev. Karen Erskine-Valentine | 2027 |
| Clergy #3 | The Rev. Ben Erzkus | 2027 |
| Clergy #4 | The Rev. Jess Felici | 2025 |
| Clergy #5 | The Rev. Michael Wright | 2027 |
| Clergy #6 | The Rev. Sally Bartling | 2022 |
| Laity #1 | John Harney | 2024 |
| Laity #2 | Marvin Beckman | 2027 |
| Laity #3 | Brian Felici | 2027 |
| Laity #4 | Dinah Courrier | 2022 |
| Laity #5 | Jeanne LeMasters | 2022 |
| Laity #6 | Jane Hazer | 2022 |
Newly elected committee members
| Seat | Occupant | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Clergy #6 | The Rev. Ruth Bullwinkle | 2028 |
| Laity #4 | John Knoll | 2028 |
| Laity #5 | Lois Broyles | 2028 |
| Laity #6 | Mary Sanders | 2028 |
Discipline Committee
| Seat | Occupant | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Clergy #1 | The Rev. Tony Setley | 2024 |
| Clergy #2 | The Rev. Sally Bartling | 2027 |
| Clergy #3 | The Rev. Patrice Weirick | 2027 |
| Clergy #4 | The Rev. Matt Holbert | 2027 |
| Clergy #5 | The Rev. Ian Reid | 2023 † |
| Clergy #6 | The Rev. R. Paul Schafer | 2023 |
| Laity #1 | Brandon Mitchell | 2024 |
| Laity #2 | Nancy Weeks | 2024 |
| Laity #3 | Pamela Pritt | 2027 |
| Laity #4 | Shawn Gilmore | 2027 |
| Laity #5 | Norma Gensler | 2023 † |
| Laity #6 | Jim Nichols | 2023 |
† indicates resignation from committee immediately prior to Synod Assembly 2022.
Newly elected committee members
| Seat | Occupant | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Clergy #5 | The Rev. Jason Fecili | 2028 |
| Laity #5 | Cheryl K. Stemple | 2028 |
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17 June 2022
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