What is the Vestry?
Vestry members are legal representatives and agents of the parish, charged with specific responsibilities by the canons of The Episcopal Church. They share leadership responsibilities with the Dean. As legal representative and agent, the vestry functions much like the board of any nonprofit, with responsibility for finances and management of property and human resources. Many aspects of the Vestry’s role are defined by entities beyond the congregation — local, state, and federal laws, and diocesan and Episcopal Church canons — as well as by the church’s own constitution and bylaws.
But the faith community is also where members wrestle with questions of faith and find meaning and purpose for their life. It is where life’s small and large events are marked and celebrated. So, there is an important element of shared life and purpose in vestry leadership. Members are not just elected to the vestry, there are called to a sacred ministry in the faith community.
Our Vestry Members
Sherry Rodriguez – Senior Warden
Andrew Petersen – Junior Warden
Doug Elliott – Treasurer
Keith Hoffman – Clerk
Class of 2025
Jen Broders
Sue Burrough
Kim Thomsen
Class of 2026
Trish Arnold
Arlen Beck
Joel Franken
Ron May
Class of 2027
Sandra Bergert
M. Wolff