Vestry
What is a vestry?
The vestry is the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property (that is to say, the vestry functions like a non-profit board). Our vestry consists of nine members, elected by our annual meeting of the whole parish to staggered three year terms. Vestry members are usually elected at the annual parish meeting. The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector. There are 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 secretary or clerk are elected by the vestry. 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 (in the case of a vacancy), to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances.
Vestry Officers
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Joe Donahou: Senior Warden
2026, First Term
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Jim Wire: Treasurer
2026, First Term
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Pat Redington: Secretary
Vestry Members
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Tim Anderson
2024, First Term
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Gloria Grenwald
2025, First Term
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Karen Payne
2026, First Term
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Heidi Volkl
2022, First Term
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Rudy Walz
2024, First Term
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Nancy Donohoo
2026, First Term
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Rebecca Comas
2024, First Term
Contact a Vestry Member
All Vestry Member’s contact information is available to members through our Church Directory and App.
Vestry Appreciations
Most vestry meetings finish with a formal motion giving thanks for the work of a leader or ministry.
June 2026: Kellie McCoy for the many ways she has served over the past several years, especially in the roles of Treasurer and interim Sr. Warden.
May 2026: Scott Ferguson for his years of leadership of the Trinity Hot Lunch program.
April 2026: Andy Carpentier for his beautifying work in our gardens.
March 2026: Jean and Hal Parker for their extensive ministry work during their time at Holy Communion.
February 2026: The Vestry thanked Fr. Earl Mahan for his interim time at Holy Communion, and Charles Allen for his ministry work.
December 2025: Scott Ferguson for Vestry Appreciation.
October 2025: Carol Schmidt for her work to help housebound parishioners to church
September 2025: Markie Jo Crismon for appreciation in light of her Laundry Love and streaming work.
August 2025: Maryanne Coley for Vestry Appreciation for the Community Care Cupboard.
June 2025: Jean Parker and Shirley Mensah and the Discernment Team generally for Vestry appreciation.
March 2025: Julie Farrar for her work with Laundry Love.
February 2025: Michael Salsich and Nancy Donohoo for stewardship & discernment efforts, and Darcy Brainard for continuous efforts as Parish Administrator.
January 2025: Darcy Brainard who was recognized at the annual meeting, Kellie McCoy in appreciation for her work on the budget, and various Holy Communion members who shoveled snow after the recent snowstorms.
December 2024: Sara Schoenborn, who has been volunteering in the office and has provided a great deal of assistance.
October 2024: Jordan Houry.
September 2024: Lucas Kerbs and Tyler Schwartz for their work on electronics and technology.
August 2024: Jim Kern, who is always helpful to the Treasurer, works hard and manages the books and works with the auditor.
July 2024: Butch Sterbenz and Burt Mayfield for their many years of service on the Robert Fund board.
June 2024: Jean Parker, who has been very active with the garden this year in addition to all her other work.
May 2024: Grace Gorski and Niquita Hohm for their Godly Play efforts.
April 2024: Andy Carpentier for his work on the flower beds.
February 2024: The Discernment Committee chairs
January 2024: Hannah Shanks in honor of her service to Holy Communion.