The Standing Committee serves as a council of advice for the bishop and a decision-making body for the Diocese of Arizona between Diocesan Conventions. It performs canonically required duties such as the recommendation of persons for ordination, and consent to the election of bishops throughout the Episcopal Church. It also approves the sale or encumbrance of congregational property, substantial property repairs for Missions of the Diocese, and can amend the diocesan budget.
The Finance, Investment, and Chapel Rock Committees all report to the Standing Committee.
The Standing Committee is composed of equal numbers of active, resident clergy and lay members of the diocese who are elected by the convention to three-year terms.
Committee Actions
June 20th, 2024 Summary Meeting Minutes
May 23rd, 2024 Summary Meeting Minutes
April 25th, 2024 Summary Meeting Minutes
March 21st, 2024 Summary Meeting Minutes
February 22nd, 2024 Summary Meeting Minutes
January 25th, 2024 Summary Meeting Minutes
November 30th, 2023 Summary Meeting Minutes
October 17th, 2023 Standing Committee Notes
August 16th, 2023 Summary Meeting Minutes
June 2023 Summary of Committee Actions
Standing Committee Members – Clerical Order
- The Rev. Gerardo Brambila (Secretary)
- The Rev. Taylor Devine (President)
- The Rev. Michael Halle
- The Rev. Alison Lee (Grant Committee)
- The Rev. Hunter Ruffin
- The Rev. Canon Erika von Haaren (Vice President)
Standing Committee Members – Lay Order
- Sarah Colemark (Secretary)
- Sara Haas (Vice President)
- Dr. Stanlie James (Grant Committee)
- Kyle Kim-Hays
- Alison Moran
- Mae Sinclair
Ex-Officio
- Donald Bivens, Chancellor
- The Rev. Canon Anita Braden, Canon to the Ordinary
- The Ven. Amy Bryan, Archdeacon
- Suzy Mortenson, Diocesan Treasurer
- Kelly Wood, Executive Director of Chapel Rock