Synod Council:
- is the executive committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Niagara
- carries out financial, administrative, and legal duties as
defined by law and existing canons
- sets directions, establishes policies, and allocates resources
for the work of the Synod:
- carries out policy as set by Synod
- sets policy as required for the operation of the Synod
- responds to requests for policy action and change from parishes,
regions, divisions, and other interest groups throughout the Diocese.
- develops subcommittees and task forces as necessary for the
operation of the Diocese
- elects a Coordinating Team to ensure that Synod Council policy
is quickly and efficiently carried out.
- is accountable and responsible to the Synod of the Diocese
of Niagara and the diocesan bishop
How do I get something on the agenda?
- Contact the Secretary to the Secretary of Synod (905-527-1316,
ext.380) or click
here to send an email.
The agenda is set by the Coordinating Team approximately ten
days prior to a Council meeting. It meets between the meetings of Synod Council, at
the call of the chair, to plan agendas for Council meetings (dates below)
Synod Council of the Diocese of
Niagara Membership:
Representing Financial Advisory Committee:
- Mr. Tim Huxley, Christ's Church Cathedral, Hamilton (2012)
Bishop's Appointees:
- Mr. Ian Pratt, The Church of Our Savior The Redeemer, Stoney Cree (2012)
- Mr. Dean Sutton-Greenhalgh, All Saints, Hamilton (2012)
- Ms. Sharon White, St. James, Dundas (2012)
Representing Canterbury Hills:
- Mr. Norm Read, St. John's, Burlington (2012)
Representing the Vision Petal Groups:
Continuous Culture of Innovation
- The Reverend Rob Hurkmans, The Parish of St. James and St. Brendan, Port Colborne (2012)
Generous Culture of Stewardship
- The Reverend Canon David Pickett, St. John's, Ancaster (2012)
Life Changing Worship
- Ms. Christyn Perkons, St. Christopher's, Burlington (2012)
Outstanding Leadership for Ministry
Prophetic Social Justice Making
- Mrs. Carolyn Vanderlip, St. John's, Ancaster (2012)
Vision Values Group
- Canon Dr. Margaret Murray (2012)
Representing Brock Region:
- The Reverend Paul Sherwood, St. Paul's, Dunnville (2012-2013)
- Mrs. Patricia Davis, The Parish of St. James and St. Brendan, Port Colborne (2012-2013)
- The Venerable Lynne Marchant, St. John the Evangelist, Niagara Falls (ex-officio)
Representing Greater Wellington Region:
- Mr. Bradley Cook, All Saints, Erin (2012-2013)
- The Reverend Susan Wilson, All Saints, Erin (2012)
- The Venerable Peter Scott, St. Mark's, Orangeville (ex-officio)
Representing Lincoln Region:
- Canon Robert Fead, St. George’s, St. Catharines (2012)
- Mr. Jake Hildebrandt, St. John the Evangelist, Thorold (2012-2013)
- The Venerable Bruce McPetrie, St. Columba's, St. Catharines (ex-officio)
Representing Mohawk Region:
- The Reverend Matthew Griffin, St. John's, Ancaster (2012-2013)
- Mr. Andrew Clinkard, Church of the Resurrection, Hamilton (2012-2013)
- The Venerable James Sandilands, St. James, Dundas (ex-officio)
Representing Trafalgar Region:
- Ms. Connie Price, St. Matthew on-the-Plains, Burlington (2012-2013)
- The Reverend Jean Archbell, St. Elizabeth's, Burlington (2012 - 2013)
- The Venerable Dr. Steve Hopkins, St. Christopher’s, Burlington (ex-officio)
Representing Undermount Region:
- Ms. Brenda Brownlee, All Saints, Hamilton (2012)
- Mr. Stan Bowers, Church of the Ascension, Hamilton (2012-2013)
- The Venerable Dr. Richard Jones, St. Paul's, Hamilton (ex-officio)
Ex-Officio:
- The Right Reverend Michael Bird, Diocesan Bishop
- The Venerable Michael Patterson, Executive Officer
- The Reverend Canon Marni Nancekivell, Secretary of Synod
- The Very Reverend Peter Wall, Dean
- Ms. Joanna Beck, Diocesan Treasurer
- Canon Robert Welch, Diocesan Chancellor
Recording Secretary
- Mrs. Karen Nowicki
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Officer and Secretary of Synod
Members of the Coordinating Team:
- Ms. Brenda Brownlee
- Ms. Connie Price
- The Very Reverend Peter Wall
- Ms. Sharon White
- The Right Reverend Michael Bird (Chair)
- The Venerable Michael Patterson, Executive Officer
- The Reverend Canon Marni Nancekivell, Secretary of Synod
- Mrs. Karen Nowicki, Administrative Assistant
2012 Meeting Dates:
Tues, January 10
No February Meeting
Tues, March 6
Tues, May 1
Tues, June 5
Tues, September 11
Tues, October 2
Tues, December 4
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