The Nomination Period for vestry service has closed.
We now offer our intercessors time to pray for and with our candidates
as they are able. Once the slate has been approved by the nomination
committee, we let the rest of the congregation know who is standing for
election two weeks prior to the annual meeting on 2/2/2025.
Vestry service is not something to take lightly. Serving in this way requires a serious commitment of time and energy and we ask that each person who is considering this ministry submit themselves to a period of prayer and discernment before agreeing to stand for election. Click here to read the Grace Anglican Vestry Discernment Packet.
To serve on the vestry, an individual should:
(1) Be a mature Christian committed to the orthodox doctrine, discipline and worship of the Church, not one who has recently come into faith.
(2) Worship God every Sunday in church;
(3) Lead an active prayer life;
(4) Know and continue studying the Bible;
(5) Be known as a cheerful giver not only of money but of time;
(6) Have family relationships that reflect strong Christian commitment;
(7) Be a leader;
(8) Bring some skill to the vestry which would be useful to the Church;
(9) Have enough time to be able to serve effectively as a vestry member; and
(10) Make a commitment to put vestry service high on the list of personal priorities.
Vestry membership should not be considered as an honor for past service but as a commitment for future service. Prior to commencing service as a member of the vestry, each member of the vestry shall affirm:
(1) a personal commitment to the Principles set forth in the Corporation/Church’s Articles of Incorporation, in the Nicene, Apostles' and Athanasian Creeds, and any Statement of Faith adopted by the Church as a requirement for vestry service;
(2) a pledge to serve without any conflict of interest; and
(3) a pledge to honor the confidentiality of all confidential materials to which the vestry member will have access during his or her term of service. Other affirmations, declarations, and/or promises may be required for service as a member of the vestry, as shall be determined by the vestry from time to time based upon relevant ecclesiastical and/or canonical considerations.
