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 | Vacant * | |
| Clergy #5 | The Rev. Michael Wright | 2023 † |
| Clergy #6 | The Rev. Ruth Bullwinkle | 2028 |
| Laity #1 | John Harney | 2024 |
| Laity #2 | Marvin Beckman | 2027 |
| Laity #3 | Brian Felici | 2027 |
| 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 | Vacant ‡ | |
| 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 | Cheryl Stemple | 2028 |
| Laity #6 | Jim Nichols | 2023 |
*Indicates vacancy created by the transfer of The Rev. Jessica Felici to the SWPA Synod.
† Indicates resignation from committee effective with Synod Assembly 2023.
‡ Indicates vacancy created by the transfer of The Rev. Jason Felici to the SWPA Synod.
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2 May 2023
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