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In an Episcopal Church, the Vestry is an elective governing committee.
St. Mark's Vestry
The "Vestry"
is composed of the Rector plus nine lay
members of the parish. The nine lay members are Voting
Members of the parish who have been nominated and elected by
the parish to represent and lead the parish along with the
Officers. Vestry members serve for a three-year term.
Most of the work of the Vestry takes place in the various
Standing Committees. The various Vestry-in-charge either
chair or appoint a chair for their respective Standing
Committees (unless a Standing Committee is led by a staff
person). Each Standing Committee has direct access to the
Vestry through their assigned Vestry person, who provides
guidance and oversight, oversees the Committee's budget, and
can provide immediate Vestry approval for most actions. Thus
we enjoy a bias toward action, as the Standing Committees do
not have to negotiate the bottleneck of a monthly vestry
meeting.
If you have questions about what it is like to serve on
Vestry, please read the Vestry Job Description and other
information available below.
Remember: Whereas the Bishop is elected by the clergy and
delegates, and our parish officers are elected by our
vestry, our vestry are nominated by and elected by the
Voting Members of the Parish, not the Vestry. The Vestry
does not control the nominations -- you do.
To nominate someone you want representing and leading our
parish, or to run for the vestry yourself, complete and return
a Vestry Nomination or Application form (see below)
no later than the September 1,
for the next election in October. Those elected will "learn the ropes" in
the Fall, and take office Jan 1.
Remember that you may apply
directly - you do not need for someone to nominate you.
Vestry Terms Ending
Dec 31, 2008
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Lisa Ghessie Membership Committee |
Rob Pearre Finance Committee |
Rick Vanasse Worship Committee |
Vestry Terms to End Dec 31, 2009
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John Robison Outreach Committee |
Bill Koenig Audit Committee |
Eddie Humphrey Spiritual Formation Committee |
Vestry Terms to End Dec 31, 2010
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Carl Mitchell Audit Committee |
Ron Luman Strategic Planning Committee |
Kathleen Huffman Pastoral Care Committee |
Vestry Resources
Any Voting member may run for the vestry. Simply download the Vestry Application form, and submit no later than Sept 1.
Any Voting member may nominate any other Voting member for vestry. Simply download the Vestry Nomination form, and submit no later than Sept 1.
Those running for Vestry should become familiar with the following Vestry Documents, which are used throughout the term of service on Vestry:
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