
GOVERNING BODIES
DIOCESAN COUNCIL
Implements actions assigned by diocesan convention, which includes reviewing programs and goals as well as determining budget policy.
Three-year elected term.
Meet the Council
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The Rev. Aimee Altizer
Vice President
Term: 2025 -
The Rev. Jim Jones
Term: 2026
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Ms. Jean Buer-Mott
Treasurer
Term: 2025 -
Ms. Noelle Kent
Secretary
Term: 2025 -
Mr. John Bertram
Term: 2026
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Ms. Katherine Basirico
Term: 2027
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The Rev. Terri Grotzinger
Term: 2025
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Ms. Dorothy DeHart
Term: 2026
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The Ven. Roxy Klingensmith
Term: 2026
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The Rev. Rowan Larson
Term: 2027
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Mr. Jim Mitchell
Term: 2027
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Ms. Jenanne Solberg
Term: 2025
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Mr. Jim Wiley
Term: 2025
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Rev. Paul Nelson
Term: 2027
Board of Examining Chaplains
Examines postulants and candidates for ordination.
Three-year appointed term.
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The Rev. Janis Hansen
Term: 2027
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The Rev. Terri Grotzinger
Term: 2025
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The Rev. Canon Mikayla Dunfee
Term: 2026
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The Rev. Canon Gary Waddingham
Term: 2025
Disciplinary Board
…in conjunction with the Diocese of Idaho.
Examines clergy misconduct as mandated by diocesan canons.
Three-year elected term.
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Ms. Gayle Gransbery
Term: 2027
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The Ven. Roxy Klingensmith
Term: 2027
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The Rev. Valerie Webster
Term: 2026
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Ms. Melinda Schell
Term: 2025
FOUNDATION BOARD
Reviews investment and endowment funds held by the diocese and churches.
Four-year elected term.
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The Rev. Connie Campbell-Pearson
Term: 2028
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Jean Buer-Mott
Term: 2025
Diocesan Treasurer -
Mr. Julianne Burkhardt
Chancellor
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Ms. Kerry Johnson
Foundation Secretary
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The Rev. Charlie Knuth
Term: 2028
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Mr. Michael Moffitt
Term: 2026
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Rev. Aimee Altizer
Term: 2025
Diocesan Council Vice-President -
The Rt. Rev. Marty Stebbins
Bishop & President
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Scott Jourdonnais
Term: 2025
Standing Committee President -
Jay Flynn
Term: 2026
COMMISSION ON MINISTRY
The Commission on the Ministry assists bishop with issues involving ordained clergy, including identifying those suited for ministry; guiding and caring for those engaged in the ordination process. Oversees training and continuing education for ordained and lay ministers.
Four-year appointed term.
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Hon. George Kimmet
Term: 2028
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Rev. Sadie Koppelberger
Term: 2027
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The Rev. Alana Cruse
Term:2028
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The Rev. Glen Gleaves
Term: 2025
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Mr. Rick Harden
Term: 2025
Chair -
The Rev. Marcia Lauzon
Term: 2026
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Ms. Nancy Shively
Term: 2026
LITURGY COMMITTEE
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Terry Montgomery
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Rev. Gretchen Strohmaier
Chair
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Rev. Connie Campbell-Pearson
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Rev. Sadie Koppelberger
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Barb Myers
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The Rt. Rev. Marty Stebbins
Bishop & President
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Primarily responsible for creating a budget for Diocesan Council review. Reviews grant requests and audits.
Three-year appointed term.
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Mr. Mark Dvarishkis
Term: 2027
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Ms. Doris Gerstner
Term: 2026
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Ms. Sharon Hatley
Term: 2025
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The Rev. Rick Johnson
Term: 2026
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Jean Buer-Mott
Term: 2025
Diocesan Treasurer -
Ms. Sherry McCormack
Term: 2025
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Mr. Carl Thomas
Term: 2027
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Ms. Kathy Thomas
Term: 2027
Secretary -
Rev. Hank Tuell
Term: 2025
PROVINCE VI
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Gretchen Swift
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Rev. Corinne Denegre
STANDING COMMITTEE
Advisory to bishop. Ecclesiastical Authority if no bishop is able or authorized to act.
Three-year elected term.
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Rev. Stephen Day
Term: 2024
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Rev. Gretchen Strohmaier
Term: 2025
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Ms. Anne Leininger
Term: 2027
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Rev. Mary-Alice Jones
Term: 2026
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Ms. Lucia Solorzano Work
Term: 2025
Secretary -
Mr. Scott Jourdonnais
Term: 2025
Standing Committee Information
Standing committee members meet six to eight times per year. Some meetings are held via conference call and some meetings are held in person. Locations and days of meetings vary.
Travel expenses are reimbursed when requested.
From the Diocesan canons:
CANON 4 THE STANDING COMMITTEE
Section 1. DUTIES. The Standing Committee shall be the Bishop's Council of Advice pursuant to the Constitution, Canons and Convention of this Diocese and The Episcopal Church; if there is no Bishop able or authorized to act, the Standing Committee shall be the Ecclesiastical Authority.
OFFICERS
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Ms. Julianne Burkhardt
Chancellor
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Mr. George Kimmet
Vice Chancellor
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The Rev. Gary Waddingham
Diocesan Historiographer
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The Rev. Valerie Webster
Ecumenical Officer