Lay Leadership and Governance at St. Paul's Church

 

In Episcopal church parishes, the Vestry is the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. At St. Paul's Church, typically 12 members plus the Rector constitute the Vestry. Vestry members are elected at the annual parish meeting held in January and serve a term of three years.

The presiding officer of the Vestry is the Rector. There are usually two wardens. The senior warden leads the parish between rectors and is a support person for the rector. The junior warden has responsibility for church property and buildings. A treasurer and a clerk are also chosen. The basic responsibilities of the Vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church’s mission by word and deed, to select the Rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances.

 

Our 2024 Vestry

Rector, The Rev. Sally Hanes Hubbell; Senior Warden, Doug Pepe; Junior Warden, Katie Murphy; Treasurer, Beth Dodge; Clerk, Brian Griffiths; Jim Gibboney, Jennifer Murray (not pictured), Terry Rochioli, David Rust, David Van Mantgem, David Walker, Fred Walter, Rob Whelan, Marilyn Williams

Vestry meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m.

Please contact the parish office with questions or interest in serving on our Vestry.