Vestry
As in all Episcopal churches, the Vestry is the elected governing body of the parish. In addition to the Rector, the Vestry is comprised of a Senior Warden, a Junior Warden and nine other members that represent a broad spectrum of the Grace Church community. As a whole the Vestry:
- Helps to discern the vision toward which God is drawing Grace Church.
- Articulates and communicates that vision
- Holds the Grace community accountable for its realization of that vision
Broadly speaking, the Vestry also has canonically specified responsibilities for the stewardship of church finances and property. They also work with the rector on personnel management and program development. Upon the departure of a rector, the Vestry is also responsible for calling an interim or rector, with the assent of the bishop.
Members of the Vestry are elected at the Annual Meeting, held on the first Sunday in November of each year. Vestry members may serve 2 three year terms and a Warden may serve 2 two year terms. Vestry members must be communicants of Grace Church and be at least 18 years of age. The Vestry meets on the third Monday of each month for two to three hours.
Vestry Members for 2007
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