Vestry
The term vestry originated in Great Britain and referred to the room next to the nave (sanctuary) of the church where the sacred vessels and vestments were kept. Those conducting business of the parish met in this room, and that group came to be known as the vestry.
The vestry is the lay governing body of the parish, consisting of six persons elected by the congregation at the annual parish meeting in late January of each year. Two members are elected (or re-elected) each year to serve a three-year term. To be eligible to stand for election, a person must be a member in good standing. Officers include the senior warden, junior warden, clerk, and treasurer. The senior warden is chosen by the rector. The vestry selects the remaining officers from among the members of the vestry.
The vestry is responsible for the financial and administrative business of the parish. The two wardens act as executive officers and spokespersons for the committee and should be contacted if the priest cannot be reached in an emergency.
The vestry meets on the first Sunday of the month at 11 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to members of the congregation.
Current Members of the St. Luke’s Vestry are:
The vestry is the lay governing body of the parish, consisting of six persons elected by the congregation at the annual parish meeting in late January of each year. Two members are elected (or re-elected) each year to serve a three-year term. To be eligible to stand for election, a person must be a member in good standing. Officers include the senior warden, junior warden, clerk, and treasurer. The senior warden is chosen by the rector. The vestry selects the remaining officers from among the members of the vestry.
The vestry is responsible for the financial and administrative business of the parish. The two wardens act as executive officers and spokespersons for the committee and should be contacted if the priest cannot be reached in an emergency.
The vestry meets on the first Sunday of the month at 11 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to members of the congregation.
Current Members of the St. Luke’s Vestry are:
- Rector: The Rev. Casey Roleder
- Senior Warden: Thomas Brown
- Junior Warden:
- Treasurer: Doug Elcock (not an elected member of vestry)
- Clerk: Emily Benson
- Linda Chmiel
- Laura Hannan
- Claudia McKinsey
- Jenny Tucker O'Konski