The Vestry

at Christ Church Cathedral

What is a vestry?

The vestry is the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. The number of vestry members and the term of office varies from parish to parish. Vestry members are usually elected at the annual parish meeting. 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 often has responsibility for church property and buildings. A treasurer and a secretary or clerk may be chosen. These officers may or may not be vestry members. 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.

Wardens

Senior Warden: Don Lane
Junior Warden: Olden Warren

Members

Tom Cecil, John Deatrick,
Mary Hagner, Quinton Jefferson, Laura Lamb,  Bailey Leo, Frank McWilliams, Paula Rose, Tom Schuck, Michael Unger

Secretary: Dawn Bruestle
Clerk of Vestry: Jim Murray
Treasurer: Julie Kline

Committees

Adult Formation, Buildings & Grounds, Children & Families, Communications, Outreach, Pastoral Programs, Resource Stewardship, Welcoming Ministries, Worship & Music, Youth.

Connect with the Vestry

The vestry meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 PM. The meetings are open to all members. Members who wish to have an item submitted for the agenda need to submit the item to the Dean's office no later than the Wednesday prior to the meeting.
 
If you would like to join a meeting, simply email vestry@cccath.org “VESTRY MEETING ATTENDEE” in the subject box.

Important Vestry Documents