Vestry Description
The vestry is the elected lay leadership team of our church and works with the rector to oversee the parish. Vestry members share leadership responsibilities with the rector and are the legal representatives and agents of our parish. For more information on the roles and responsibilities of the vestry, please read our:
The vestry is the elected lay leadership team of our church and works with the rector to oversee the parish. Vestry members share leadership responsibilities with the rector and are the legal representatives and agents of our parish. For more information on the roles and responsibilities of the vestry, please read our:
Vestry Leadership
Senior Warden — Elected to vestry by the church and appointed by the Rector each year. Convenes and chairs Vestry meetings. Serves as an advisor to the Rector and takes special care for the well-being of the rector and his or her family (corporate officer). Charlie is running for a new term in 2023
Charlie W
Junior Warden - Oversees the upkeep of the campus and the rectory and is the chair of the property committee. Junior Warden is elected to Vestry. At the end of annual meeting the vestry convenes to appoint the Junior Warden annually (corporate officer).
Karen A - to be elected by the new vestry on February 5, 2023
Treasurer - This person is not necessarily elected to vestry by the parish, but can be appointed by the vestry from within vestry leadership or from larger parish. Assists the Rector and Vestry in the financial management of the parish (corporate officer).
Dick F - to be re-elected by the new vestry on Feb 5, 2023
Clerk - This person is not necessarily elected to vestry by the parish, but can be appointed by the vestry from within vestry leadership or from larger parish. takes notes and coordinates the compilation of reports for the Vestry (corporate officer).
Kris M - to be elected by the new vestry on February 5, 2023
Vestry Commissions
A way we organize our vestry
(vestry is kind of like a board of directors)
Administration
Oversee the nuts and bolts of running the church (not facility issues). WiFi access, copiers, training office volunteers, contract review of office machines, etc are all part of the administration commission.
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Steve O and Cathy W
Vital + Thriving
Time Limited Liaison - listening and strategical planning. Began in January 2023.
Taiwo O
Formation
Engages clergy and lay volunteers in teaching ministries.
Liz K
Communications
Coordination and guidance for external and internal communications,
Ade A
Fellowship
Works with the parish and parish groups and ministries to coordinate and facilitate their activities in support of evangelism and welcoming visitors.
Teresa R
Finance and Stewardship
Plans and manages the annual stewardship campaign for gifts of service and financial offerings to the church.
Dick F
Noah's Ark
Collaborate with the school and the vestry and communicate the special needs of the school back to the vestry.
Kris M
Outreach
Working in with the various non-profits partners to help those in need via fundraising and volunteering. FOTH is the biggest event.
Gabel CH
Pastoral Care
Engage our caring ministers around the needs our community.
Social Justice and Advocacy
Focuses on systemic changes in the world around us
Cecilia O
Worship and Liturgy
All things worship -
readers, acolytes, Altar Guild, etc and everything needed to make Sundays and special services seamless
readers, acolytes, Altar Guild, etc and everything needed to make Sundays and special services seamless
The Deep Dive - vestry minutes & annual report
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
