Appointments to Standing Committee and ACOMP
The newly elected ACOMP Chair was announced at Synod 2025 to be Rev. Natasha He. As well as the Chair of ACOMP, members voted to appoint a newly elected Synod Standing Committee (SSC) for the 2025–27 term has been announced.
The newly elected ACOMP Chair was announced at Synod 2025 to be Rev. Natasha He.
As well as the Chair of ACOMP, members voted to appoint a newly elected Synod Standing Committee (SSC) for the 2025–27 term has been announced. This group plays a vital role in governing the Synod between its full meetings, helping to guide the church through key decisions and developments.
Members were nominated based on clear eligibility criteria: nominees had to be members of the Synod, and their nomination required the support of two fellow Synod members.
Following a formal ballot process, the successful candidates are confirmed.
All incoming SSC members are expected to:
- Actively contribute to the committee's work
- Attend meetings regularly
- Prepare thoroughly for discussions
- Uphold the confidentiality of all matters, particularly those involving individual privacy or commercially sensitive issues related to the Synod, its boards, and agencies
Newly appointed members of SSC include:
Ex-Officio:
- Moderator - Rev. Mata Havea-Hiliau
- Ex-Moderator - Rev. Simon Hansford
- Moderator - Elect - Rev. Pablo Nunez
- General Secretary - Rev. Jane Fry
- UFS Board - Rev. John Barker
- Synod Board - Ms Heather Watson
- Uniting Board - Ms Liz Nicol
Transition Commission Chair to be appointed by SSC
Presbytery Transition Leader North to be appointed by SSC
Presbytery Transition Leader Central to be appointed by SSC
Presbytery Transition Leader South to be appointed by SSC
Elected Synod 2023 (for 2 terms till 2027):
- Craig Corby
- Rev. Raymond Joso
Elected Synod 2025 (for 2 terms, subject to approval of 2027 Synod):
- Dr Denise Wood
- Rev. Sally Yabsley-Bell
- James Ellis
- Rev. Viniana Ravetali
Elected Synod 2025 (for 1 term):
- Barbara Moore
- Cecilia Russell
- Eidan Keiran
The ability of the newly formed Standing Committee to engage with significant change will be critically important to its decision-making in the term ahead.
