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 (2010-2011) are:

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

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

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

The Very Rev. Geoffrey E. L. Scanlon (2014)
Holy Trinity, Danville

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

Mrs. Gay Bryant (2014)
The Episcopal Parish of Alton