STANDING COMMITTEE
The Standing Committee’s principal ministry is to be a council of advice for the bishop. There are six members, all elected at-large at the annual Convention. In the event there is no bishop, the Standing Committee becomes the ecclesiastical authority. Among its other ministries is to assure a candidate for holy orders has fully met all the canonical requirements, to give or withhold approval for transfer of real property by congregations, and to consent or not to the elections of bishops in all other dioceses of The Episcopal Church.
Membership List (updated March 2025):
Dr. James Cockey (2026) – Secretary
The Rev. Charlotte Meyer (2026)
Ms. Linda Hurley (2027)
The Rev. Dr. Darcy Williams (2027) – President
Ms. Deb Dragone (2028)
The Rev. Greg Powell (2028)
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Standing Committee Liaisons to Diocesan Committees
Standing Committee (Ecclesiastical Authority) Liaisons to Diocesan Committees -- 2025-26 Committees where Bishop is chair * or ex officio member: *Diocesan Council -- Darcy *Department of Missions – Greg & Charlotte** *Board of Managers – Darcy & Debra**...
Gather, Listen, Connect!
Registration Deadline Extended until Monday, November 10th @ Noon Gather, Listen, Connect! Registration will remain open through Monday, Nov. 10th at noon. We invite you, as you worship and are in community with fellow parishioners this Sunday, to...
Welcome, Bishop Shand!
WELCOME, BISHOP SHAND! Please join the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Easton in welcoming the Right Reverend James J. “Bud” Shand, 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Easton (resigned) as our Assisting Bishop during these early months of transition following...
Inspiring Words from Julia Ayala Harris
The President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris, in her opening statement at the latest Executive Council meeting had some helpful observations about the state of the church and looking toward our future which can be helpful as we look torward discerning our...
Discernment Committee Meets 9/16: Sends report to Standing Committee
The Diocese of Easton’s Discernment Committee met on September 16 to review its work over the summer and to provide an interim report to the Standing Committee. The Discernment Committee’s work teams are Prayer, Communications, Data Gathering, and Diocese...
SAVE THE DATE: GATHER, LISTEN, CONNECT!
On behalf of the Diocese of Easton, the Steering Committee invites you to join us as we gather together on Saturday, November 15th at Christ Church, Kent Island from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm to Gather, Listen, Connect. We believe your presence is vital as we faithfully...
THE STANDING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ASSISTING BISHOP
August 15, 2025 The Standing Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rt. Rev’d James J. “Bud” Shand to serve as the Assisting Bishop of our diocese following the retirement of Bishop Santosh Marray, the Eleventh Bishop of Easton, in October of this...
STANDING COMMITTEE APPOINTS STEERING COMMITTEE TO BEGIN DIOCESAN LISTENING PROCESS
The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Easton announces the appointment of a Steering Committee to work with our consultant and facilitator, the Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves, to plan listening gatherings across the diocese beginning in November. The purpose of these...
WHAT’S THE DISCERNMENT COMMITTEE BEEN UP TO THIS SUMMER?
Here’s an update of the actions and activities of the Diocesan Discernment Committee to date. Most importantly the Discernment Committee has asked during this time of transition for the Diocese of Easton to be in prayer. In addition, the following activities by the...
Continued Prayers for our Diocese
Discernment Committee Follow-Up on Call to Prayer for the Diocese July 16, 2025 Dear Clergy, Parish Administrators, and Senior Wardens, Recently, you have been receiving communications about our diocesan-wide call to prayer in this time of transition. The...