Synod Council
Officers
Class of 2019
The Rev. Christopher “Chris” Heavner
Clergy - Northern Area
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University, Clemson
The Rev. Jorge Leone
Person of Color or Primary language other than English
Cristo Rey, West Columbia
Class of 2020
LaTynia Taylor
Person of Color or Language other than English
St. Paul’s, Columbia
Class of 2021
The Rev. Brad Bellah
Clergy - Eastern Area
Shepherd of the Sea, Garden City
The Rev. Patti Sue Burton-Pye
Clergy - At Large
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Providence, Lexington
James (Jim) Riddle, Jr.
Lay Male-Central Area
St. David, West Columbia
Synod Council Highlights may be found within The South Carolina Lutheran as they become available.
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