The Standing Committee

In accordance with Article III of the Constitution of the Diocese of Springfield, The Standing Committee serves as the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese when there is no Bishop Diocesan, Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan.

The Standing Committee will serve as the Ecclesiastical Authority from February 1, 2010 until the Eleventh Bishop of Springfield is consecrated. The Standing Committee may be contacted at: standingcommittee@episcopalspringfield.org

The members of the Standing Committee are:

The Very Rev. Dr. Anthony B. Holder (2010) – President
St. Michael’s, O’Fallon

The Rev. Christopher L. Ashmore, (2011) – Secretary
Trinity, Jacksonville

The Ven. Shawn W. Denney (2012)
Archdeacon, St. Luke’s, Springfield

The Rev. David J. Boase (2013)
The Episcopal Parish of Alton

Mr. Gerry Smith (2010)
Christ the King, Normal

Mr. Norman Taylor (2011)
The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Springfield

Mr. Randy Winn (2012)
Trinity, Mount Vernon

Mrs. Elizabeth Ross (2013)
St. Paul’s, Carlinville/St. Peter’s, Chesterfield