Vestry: Church Leadership

Front: Aneya Elbert, Charlotte Buchanan, Kathy de Figueiredo, Tammy Tiner, Valerie Woodcock
Back: Mike Pilant, Chip Hill, Thom Holt (not pictured: George Cunningham)

The Vestry is similar to a board of directors for our parish. The Vestry is the lay authoritative body of the congregation, and its nine members serve rotating three-year terms. The Vestry is responsible for helping to establish the policies and goals of the congregation and the Rector. Lay members of the Vestry are elected by the congregation. From the Vestry members, the Senior Warden is appointed by the Rector and the Junior Warden is elected by the Vestry members. The primary duties of the Vestry are to see to the temporal affairs of the St. Thomas, including taking charge of the property of the Church, and taking responsibility for its financial matters. In addition, the Vestry has other responsibilities such as selecting the Rector, supporting the Rector's ministry, and communicating with the congregation. The Vestry meets once a month, typically in the evening, and may be called upon to attend other events during the year and take charge of various subcommittees or events. The Vestry works closely with Rev. Rhoda in all matters and helps ensure the smooth functioning of our parish.

Kathy de Figueiredo Chip Hill George Cunningham Mike Pilant Valerie Woodcock Tammy Tiner Charlotte Buchanan Aneya Elbert Thom Holt

Senior Warden Junior Warden (Buildings & Grounds) Community Life Finance & Administration Communications & Liaison to ELC Stewardship Outreach Christian Formation Pastoral Care

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The Senior Warden is the lay-leader of the Parish and the Vestry, and is named by the Rector from among the Vestry members. The Junior Warden is responsible for maintaining the buildings & grounds of the Parish.