Governing Bodies
Helping Guide the Episcopal Diocese of Utah
The Committees that Run Our Diocese
The Standing Committee and Diocesan Council help guide the Episcopal Diocese of Utah with prayer, wisdom, and shared responsibility. Together, they provide faithful governance, care for the Diocese’s resources, and help carry the work of Convention into the life of our communities.
Standing Committee
The Standing Committee serves as the Bishop’s council of advice and is a primary leadership body of the Diocese. In the Bishop’s absence, it holds ecclesiastical authority and helps ensure continuity in the Church’s life and leadership.
The Committee also has important canonical responsibilities, including giving consent to episcopal elections and ordinations. Made up of lay and clergy members elected by Diocesan Convention, it brings prayerful discernment and a range of perspectives to matters that shape the future of the Diocese.
Diocesan Council
The Diocesan Council is the governing body of the Diocese between annual conventions. It oversees diocesan programs, budget, and policy, and helps implement the goals and resolutions adopted by Diocesan Convention.
Council members—lay and clergy leaders from across Utah—work together to support congregations, steward diocesan resources, and advance the mission and ministry we share.
All Have the Chance to Serve
Members of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah may be nominated and elected to serve on the Standing Committee or Diocesan Council at Diocesan Convention. Lay candidates must be communicants in good standing who are at least 18 years old. Clergy candidates must be canonically and geographically resident in the Diocese.
Experience in leadership, administration, or governance can be valuable, but it is not the only qualification for service. The Diocese welcomes faithful people of different ages, backgrounds, and perspectives. Fresh voices and seasoned wisdom alike strengthen our shared life and help us lead with faith, imagination, and care for one another.
Current Members
Meet the lay and clergy leaders who currently serve on the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council. Their prayerful leadership, experience, and commitment help guide the Diocese’s ministry between conventions.
Standing Committee
Elected Members
| Name | Years | Contact |
|---|---|---|
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The Rev. Dcn. Pamela Archbold, RN 11428 N Soaring Hawk Lane Partner: Phil Archbold |
2025-2028 |
(C) 435-671-5000 |
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Mary Lloyd Barth 65 S Acantalido Drive |
2023-2026 |
(C) 801-350-1149 |
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Stacie Kulp 645 E Walnut Brook Partner: C.J. Kulp |
2025-2028 |
(C) 801-824-8092 (W) 385-831-7120 |
|
Kristin Madden 1877 S 2300 E Partner: Timothy Madden |
2024-2027 |
(C) 801-201-1229 (H) 801-466-1246 (W) 801-585-9802 |
|
The Rev. Jason Samuel 85 E 100 N Partner: Andy Ho |
2024-2027 (will be an unexpired term w/rev. Samuel’s departure) |
(C) 314-520-6273 (W) 435-752-0331 |
|
The Rev. Ashley Wright PO Box 981208 Partner: Nate Wright |
2023-2026 (filling an unexpired term) |
(W) 435-649-4900 (C) 801-512-1797 |
| Bishop | |
|---|---|
|
The Right Rev. Phyllis Spiegel 75 South 200 East |
(W) 801-322-4131 (C) 801-641-3646 |
| Ex Officio Members (Seat & Voice Only) | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Frank Ascione, SOC St. John’s 1445 N 1640 E Partner: Deborah Ascione |
(C) 435-232-2161 |
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The Rev. Cn. Jeff Stevenson 75 South 200 East Partner: Noah B. Stetzer |
(C) 801-604-7707 |
| Canonical Advisor | |
|---|---|
|
Branden Burningham, Esq. 933 S Connor Street Partner: April Burningham |
(C) 385-355-5189 (W) 801-322-4131 |
| Administrative Support | |
|---|---|
|
Angela Rogers 75 South 200 East |
(W) 801-322-4131 |
Diocesan Council
Elected Members
| Name | Years | Contact |
|---|---|---|
|
*The Right Rev. Phyllis Spiegel 75 South 200 East |
(W) 801-322-4131 (C) 801-641-3646 |
|
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The Rev. Gabriel Atem 1710 Foothill Drive Partner: Alek Kuir Akuoch (Mary) |
2025-2028 |
(C) 801-502-4772 (W) 385-261-1886 |
|
Diane Behl 964 Sumac Drive Partner: Tom Proffitt |
2025-2028 |
(C) 435-757-5620 |
| Representative for Southern Region | 2023-2026 | |
| Representative for Salt Lake Region Vacant |
2024-2027 (Filling an unexpired term) |
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Clifford Gravett, Esq. 19 S Cove Canyon Dr. |
2023-2026 (Filling an unexpired term) |
(C) 801-836-6564 |
|
Marlin Haws 984 Tally Ho Drive |
2023-2026 |
(W) 801-581-0380 |
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*The Rev. Ranée Hollinger 1083 South 1300 East |
2024-2027 |
(C) 801-792-9323 |
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The Rev. Antoinette (Anita) Miner, Deacon 1706 E Murray Holladay Rd #103 |
2025-2028 |
(C) 801-842-8764 |
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*Kathy Paulin 226 W Main Street |
2024-2027 (filling a vacant term) |
(C) 435-654-8298 |
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The Rev. Kathalin Walker P.O. Box 125 Partner: Bernadette Pierson |
2023-2026 |
(W) 928-679-8446 (C) 928-660-2007 |
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*Don Wood, Vice President PO Box 680040 |
2023-2026 |
(C) 845-981-9901 |
| *Constitutes the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Council | ||
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
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Melissa Wank (David Wank) 2391 N 830 W |
(C) 203-231-3337 |
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William (Bill) Potts 75 S 200 E |
(C) 512-663-8692 |
|
The Rev. Cn. Jeff Stevenson 75 South 200 East |
(C) 801-604-7707 |
| Parliamentarian to Council | |
|---|---|
|
Branden Burningham, Esq. 75 South 200 East |
(C) 385-355-5189 (W) 801-322-4131 |
| Administrative Support | |
|---|---|
|
Angela Rogers 75 South 200 East |
(W) 801-322-4131 |