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Synod Council

The Synod Council is elected by the members of the Pacifica Synod in Assembly to provide governance, administration, and leadership. The Assembly is the highest legislative authority for Pacifica Synod. The Synod Council, together with the synod staff, works and leads on behalf of the Assembly between the annual meetings.

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NamePositionTermExpires
The Rev. Andrew Taylor, BishopBishop, President
Executive Committee
First2022
(6-year term)
Ms. Lori HermanVice President
Executive Committee
First2020
Ms. Angela JacksonSecretary
Executive Committee
First2020
Mr. Tom PankowTreasurer
Executive Committee
Remainder of Term2021
Ms. Maura BelandLay – San Diego Area RepFirst2021
The Rev. Paul BieberClergy - San Diego Area RepFirst 2021
The Rev. Linda BrownClergy - Inland Empire Area RepFirst2021
Mr. Jeff CoursLay - San Diego Area RepFirst2022
The Rev. Pongtep "Golf" ChutimapongratClergy - Orange County Area RepFirst2021
Ms. Becky DraperLay – San Diego Area Rep
Executive Committee (2020)
Second2022
Mr. Anthony EderLay - Inland Empire Area RepFirst 2022
Mr. Mark FornwallLay – Hawaii Area RepFirst2020
Ms. Greta GoellrichLay - Orange County Area RepSecond2022
Ms. Freya HendricksonYouth RepresentativeFirst2021
The Rev. Jeff LilleyClergy – Hawaii Area RepFirst2022
Mr. Gerry MarecekLay - Orange County Area Rep
First2021
Ms. Daneen PyszLay - Orange County Area RepFirst2020
Ms. Nicolette RohrLay - Inland Empire Area RepFirst2022
The Rev. Maria Santa CruzClergy - San Diego Area RepFirst2021
The Rev. Jennifer ShawClergy - Inland Empire Area Rep
Executive Committee (2021)
Remainder of Term2021
The Rev. Brian TaylorClergy - Orange County Area Rep
Executive Committee (2020)
First2021

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