TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

Our Parish by-laws call for the formation of a nominating committee, made up of the senior class of the Vestry, to prepare a slate of Vestry nominees to be presented, and voted on, at the Parish’s Annual Meeting (November 23, 2026).

This year’s Nominating Committee is:

     Carole Hedden
     Tina McGuire
     Richard Wrightson
     Nancy Dexter – Junior Warden and
     Craig Weeks – Senior Warden

For those new to the Episcopal tradition the word "vestry" traces back to the Latin vestiarium, meaning "wardrobe." In early English church buildings, the vestry was a room used for storing valuables and for clergy to change into vestments. This became the central meeting place of the parish and where “vestry” meetings would traditionally take place. In 1598 a decision was made to have groups of lay leaders in each English church charged with overseeing care for the poor of the parish. So, the current Vestry of Trinity is carrying on a tradition of church governance that has continued unbroken for over 425 years. Simply put, the Vestry manages the physical and financial assets of the church while the Rector controls worship and ministry events and use of the buildings.

Our Parish’s by-laws call for there to be three classes of five Vestry members who are elected by the Parish at the annual meeting, for terms of three years. So, each year five vestry members “roll off” and five new members are elected.

Requirements for Vestry service are as follows:
 

• A baptized and confirmed member of the church.

• A financial contributor in the last 6 months (or transferee in good

• standing)

• A member of the parish for 12 months

• Be 16 or older

• May not be an employee or have any family members who are employees of the parish.

• Available for the Vestry retreat January 8-9, 2027.
   

Although not a requirement, it is strongly preferred that Vestry members attend meetings in person. Currently the Vestry meets on the third Tuesday of each month (excepting July) at 5:30PM. Most meetings last 60-90 minutes. A link to join virtually is always available but it is preferred to meet in person. If you meet these requirements and are interested in being part of the wonderful 425+ year governance tradition called Vestry service, please give this prayerful consideration. You may self-nominate or nominate someone else you think would be a good candidate using the form below.
Nominations will be accepted between now and September 15, 2026.

Submit your nominations here.

If you have any questions, you may contact any member of the Nominating
Committee or me (craigcweeks@gmail.com)

Yours in Christ,