Delegates and Alternate Delegates

Diocesan delegates represent St. Columba’s at the annual diocesan convention, which brings together clergy and lay members from all 88 congregations under the Bishop’s leadership each January to decide the diocesan budget, elect members of various diocesan bodies and vote on special resolutions. They are elected as alternates for one year, and then elected as full lay delegates for two additional years. St. Columba’s has 5 Delegates. Delegate term is 2 years. Alternate Delegates term is 1 year.

2024 Current Delegates and Alternates

Patricia Riley
Chris Schumann
Ann Wakefield

2024 Alternate Diocesan Delegates

Anne Davenport
Elizabeth Haile

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Elections

Prior to the November Annual Meeting, the Nominating committee puts forth a slate of candidates for election at the Annual Meeting. A directory of Candidates will be posted here, with a downloadble handout for more information and bios.

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