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1 Clergy Member, 1 At Large Lay Member, 1 Eastern/Southeastern Regional Rep,1 Salt Lake Regional Rep
Nominee: Cole Manwaring
Nominated by: Connie Gordon
Congregation: St. Paul’s, Vernal
Statement of Nomination: Cole is a student of all things Episcopal Church. His studies have gone far beyond the basic confirmation books, and he has a particular interest in church history. Cole volunteers for every ministry outreach and work day at St. Paul’s, he is a stellar acolyte, a skilled lay reader, and he assists the Alter Guild each Sunday. He would like to expand his involvement in the church to include serving wider region as Regional Representative to Diocesan Council. Cole will be attending college in Cedar City, but his permeant address is in Vernal.
Nominee: Joseph Frank
Nominated by: Nick Ellingson
Congregation: The Cathedral Church of St. Mark
Statement of Nomination: I am a lifelong Episcopalian born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. I currently serve on the Bishop’s Commission and will finish my 2nd 3 year term in April 2024. I would like to continue to serve our Diocese and Parish by becoming a member of out Diocesan Council for the Salt Lake area. I have served twice as a Deputy to General Convention, several times as a Delegate to Diocesan Convention. I have also served on the Vestry of The Cathedral Church of Saint Mark. I have attended church at St. Paul’s, All Saints, and The Cathedral Church of St. Mark.
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Nominee: Ranée Hollinger
Nominated by: Bishop’s Office
Congregation: Deacon at Church of the Resurrection
Statement of Nomination: As a fairly new deacon this will be an excellent opportunity for her to gain a deeper understanding of and involvement in the work of the Diocese. She is also very responsible and wants to be more connected in the diocese rather than siloed at one church.
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Nominee: Ernie Hale
Nominated by: Kurt Cook
Congregation: The Cathedral Church of St. Mark
Statement of Nomination: Long time member of the diocese. Very aware of the issues pertinent. Have had a business of my own, and know a bit about finances. Am retired and ready to serve.
Nominee: J.O’Day
Nominated by: The Rev. Dani Lee
Congregation: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Statement of Nomination: J is a valued member of St Mary’s Church and he serves multiple important roles in the congregation. He is also the Interfaith Coordinator at UVU and has vast experience with a variety of religious institutions. J is passionate about the democratic process of the Episcopal church and is now ready to move into a role outside of the congregation. He has a strong spirit of justice and a deep love for God’s mission in the world and is very eager to be a more active part in God’s plan for our diocese. J makes a great candidate for Diocesan Council because he has a prayerful attitude and a deep interest in following Christ, be it in spiritual practices or in the administrative affairs of the church.
Nominee: Clifford Gravett
Nominated by: The Rev. Christopher Szarke
Congregation: St. Jude’s, Cedar City
Statement of Nomination: It is my honor to nominate Clifford Gravett of St. Jude’s, Cedar City as the At Large Lay Member of Diocesan Council.
Clifford wrote: “I’m married to Merry and we are the parents of three children (11), (9), and (6). My family is the center of my life and is the reason for everything I do. I graduated from the University of Utah SJ Quinney College of Law (go Utes!) and am an attorney and own a law firm in Mesquite, Nevada. I practice in the three states of Arizona, Utah, and Nevada and focus my representation of clients in the areas of family law, probate, and estate planning. In my spare time I run, cycle, and hike.”
I have gotten to know Clifford while facilitating the pastoral care module for the Tuttle School for Discipleship and Ministry this semester. He is committed to service and leadership in the Church, has great interpersonal and group ability with many types of people, has a pastoral and welcoming presence, and his verbal and written communication are outstanding.
Clifford has my highest recommendation.
Nominated: Ginny Bostrom
Nominated by: Kurt Cook
Congregation: The Cathedral Church of St. Mark
Nomination Statement: A lifelong Episcopalian, Ginny Bostrom was born in Vernal and came to Salt Lake City with her family in 1979. She attended Rowland Hall in Salt Lake and The Colorado Springs School in Colorado, after which she returned to Sale Lake and attended the University of Utah graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree.
After college she first pursued a career in sales and marketing with Nordstrom, later venturing into the world of real estate. Her active volunteering in different community sectors combined with her expertise in sales, and her knowledge of the Salt Lake area, have enabled her to provide outstanding service to all aspects of the real estate market.
Ginny is an active member of the St. Mark’s community, enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband Don, and loves the beautiful and varied scenery that Utah offers. Her competency, and personal warmth, would be assets to the Standing Committee in its service to the Diocese
Nominated: Kristin Madden
Nominated by: Kristin Madden
Congregation: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City
Nomination Statement: Kristin has previously served on Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, and Bishop candidate road trip. She served on the Project Jubilee Committee and the Diocesan Canonical Revision Task Force.
She is currently a lay deputy to the General Convention 81 in Louisville, and was a deputy to the General Convention 80 in Baltimore.
She was a volunteer for the 2015 General Convention held in Salt Lake City.
In her parish, she has been Senior Warden, has served multiple terms on the vestry, and is in the choir.
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Nominated: Jason Samuel
Nominated by: Kurt Cook
Congregation: St. John’s Episcopal Church
Nomination Statement:
Jason grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended college in Oklahoma and seminary in Wisconsin. He became an Episcopalian while at college in Tulsa. He has been a parish priest for 30 years and served congregations in Wisconsin, Missouri, California and now at St. John’s in Logan, Utah. He became the priest at St. John’s in September 2021.
Jason has served in several diocesan and national ministries over the years. He has served as a member of the Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, Court of Disciplinary Action for clergy in Missouri and taught a course on the Welcoming Church at the Episcopal School for Ministry in St. Louis. He served as a clergy deputy to the Episcopal Church’s General Convention three times for the Diocese of Missouri. During that time, he worked in a national collaborative to help add liturgical blessings for same-sex couple and eventually the approval of marriage for all couples. Jason and Andy love the outdoors, travel and exploring with their two dogs, a border collie named Iona and a poodle named Belle, along with their cat, Luna.
Currently fulfilling an unexpired term as an appointed member of our Diocesan Standing Committee since last August, Jason has balanced its geographical representation. His experience in other Dioceses will be assets as we encounter future opportunities.
Nominated: Nick Ellingson
Nominated by: Donald Wood
Congregation: San Esteban/St Stephen’s
Nomination Statement: Nick and I have been serving together on the Diocesan Council. Nick’s term on the council ends this year, but he has indicated that he would like to continue serving as a member of the disciplinary board. He knows and understands the canons of the church very well. He is a good listener and fair in his assessments of issues as they come up. He is someone who will look at all sides of an issue, delve into the details and then come to a conclusion that is based on facts. I believe Nick will be an asset to the board.
Nominated: David Reed
Nominated by: The Rev. Kurt Wiesner
Congregation: St. Paul’s, Salt Lake City
Nomination Statement: David has served the Diocese well as a General Convention Deputy and on The Commission On Ministry. He is kind, patient, and hard working. He communicates well in part because he listens well. He would be an excellent choice to serve the Diocese on the Disciplinary Board.
Nominated: The Rev. Terri Heyduk
Nominated by: The Rev. Kurt Wiesner
Congregation: Clergy, retired
Nomination Statement:
The Rev. Canon Terri Heyduk has served the Diocese in numerous ways: interim priest first at St. Paul’s SLC (where I am now the Rector), and then at St. James Midvale, on the Bishop’s staff, and on numerous committees including Commission on Ministry where I was the Chair. I know first hand of her passion for ministry and her willingness to face issues openly and honestly. She is a truth-teller. She would be a great asset to the Disciplinary Board.
Nominated: Jim Palmer
Nominated by: Bishop Phyllis Spiegel
Congregation: St. James
Nomination Statement:
Having served to fill a one-year appointment, the finance team is grateful for Jim’s willingness to continue in this role.
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