On the first Sunday of November, the Parish at large elects members to the Vestry, comprised of 12 individuals serving staggered three-year terms. Vestry’s overall responsibilities are visioning, overseeing the direction of the Parish, and promoting our purpose and mission. The Finance and other support teams formed as needed have the authority and responsibility to make the day-to-day decisions in their respective areas. Vestry appoints members to these teams. If you prefer tasks and tending to details, you might consider a team appointment. If you are a task-oriented person potentially interested in a team appointment, please let a member of the Vestry or Fr. Ron know. We will provide you with more information.
If you wish to run for Vestry, please complete and submit this form no later than Sunday, Oct. 17. This will allow the forms to be prepared and made available to the parish the weekend of Oct. 23-24. The election will be during the announcement period at services on Saturday, Nov. 6, and Sunday, Nov. 7.
St. Andrew’s Purpose and Mission Statements
What is the purpose of St. Andrew’s?We exist to worship God and be good stewards of his creation.
What is the mission of St. Andrew’s?
Our mission is to transform the world through Christ—one heart at a time—by bringing all people into membership in the family of God, welcoming them fully by assimilating them into the life of the church, discipling them to follow Jesus and equipping them for ministry.
Requirements to run for Vestry
By-Laws require Vestry members be at least 21 years old; a member of the parish for at least six months prior to the election; a member of a recognized family unit that pledged financially to the support and mission of the Parish in at least the three months preceding the election, and a member of the Parish in good standing as determined by the Rector and recorded in the rolls of the Parish.
Qualities that can enable you to enjoy serving on Vestry
- Believing in and being able to articulate our purpose and mission as these serve as the basis for all we do
- “Mission” minded versus “Maintenance” minded
- Ability to empower and encourage people to do the ministry for which God is calling them
- Ability to resolve conflict and maintain confidences
- Willing to share ideas
- Willing to listen
- Taking the initiative
- Sharing with parish members about what’s going on