DIOCESAN COUNCIL
Diocesan Council carries out the ministry priorities of the annual Diocesan Convention, so is, in effect, our “Convention in recess.” Council meets bi-monthly in Easton; terms are three years. Clergy and laity of the convocations are represented among its membership.
Membership List (updated April 2026):
The Rev. Dr Darcy Williams, President of Standing Committee
Class of 2027:
The Rev. Andrew Cropper, At-Large, Clergy
Victor Evans, At-Large, Lay
James Martinez, Northern Convocation, Lay
The Very Rev. Susan Leight, Middle Convocation, Clergy
James Cockey, Southern Convocation, Lay
Class of 2028:
The Rev. Stephanie Clayville, At-Large, Clergy
James Fitzgerald, Middle Convocation, Lay
Myron Richardson, At-Large, Lay
Sally Rifenburg, Northern Convocation, Lay
The Rev. Susannah Southern, Southern Convocation, Clergy
Class of 2029:
The Rev. Deacon Lynda Habel, At-Large, Clergy
Pamela Ann Quarstein, At-Large, Lay
The Rev. Deacon Peggy Samuels, Northern Convocation, Clergy
Florence Adams, Middle Convocation, Lay
Michael Wheatley, Southern Convocation, Lay
Adjunct Members:
Lynn Anstatt, staff
Randy Coates, Esq, Church Attorney
Regan Smith, Esq, Chancellor
Megan Timms, Staff
Fred Welsh, Finance Chair
Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes:
AGENDAS
Agenda – January 27, 2025 (Cancelled)
MINUTES
Minutes – Combined Diocesan Council & Standing Committee – October 27, 2025
Minutes – Combined Diocesan Council & Standing Committee – August 14, 2025