Standing Committee (Ecclesiastical Authority) Liaisons to Diocesan Committees – 2026-27
Committees where Bishop is chair * or ex officio member:
- *Diocesan Council – D. Williams
- *Department of Missions – G. Powell & C. Meyer**
- *Board of Managers – D. Williams & D. Dragone**
- *Bishop’s Committee SPEC – L. Hurley
- Bishop’s Institute Advisory Board – not currently active – on hiatus until next bishop
- Committee on Agape Ministry – not currently active
- Disciplinary Board – bishop nominates court; Convention elects – Bishop Shand with SC
Diocesan Committees where Bishop appoints members:
- Camp Wright Board -bishop is a member per canon 507 – D. Williams & G. Blades
- Cathedral Chapter – bishop is a member per canon 602 – Bishop Shand & G. Powell**
- Diocesan Property Committee – bishop is a member per canon 510 – G. Blades
- Commission on Ministry – appoints members and chair – D. Williams & G. Powell
- Committee on Listening — appoints members – Standing Committee
- Committee on Resolutions with Debate – D. Dragone** & D. Williams**
- Constitution & Canons – appoints members – G. Blades
- Green Hill Committee – appoints members – L. Hurley
- Department of Finance – appoints members recommended by committee – D. Williams & D. Dragone
- Personnel & Compensation – D. Dragone
Other Committees:
- Creation Care – L.Hurley
- Discernment – L. Hurley, Granville Blades**
- ERD Coordinator – L. Hurley**
- Rising Generations – G. Powell
- UTO Coordinator – C. Meyer**
- Church Initiatives — C. Meyer**
- Steering – C. Meyer**
** currently serves as a member of the committee
Standing Committee Members 2026-2027:
The Rev. Dr. Darcy Williams (SC President, 2027): drdarcy.williams@gmail.com
Ms. Debra Dragone (2028) (SC Secretary), dragoned@udel.edu
Ms. Linda Hurley (2027): linda.hurley@comcast.net
The Very Rev. Gregory Powell (2028): gregory.powell@icloud.com
Mr. Granville Blades, Esq. (2029) gblades1234@gmail.com
The Rev. Charlotte Meyer (2029): charlottedmeyer@gmail.com
5/14/2026