Vestry
Read the December Vestry meeting highlights here. Members of the Vestry are spiritual leaders committed to building up the Body of Christ to be an effective instrument of mission and ministry in the world. Serving on the Vestry is a commitment of time, energy, and heart. Vestry persons are elected for staggered three-year terms to represent the parish membership in temporal matters and to make wise and prayerful decisions concerning the life and ministry of the congregation. A candidate as a year-round member of St. Mary of the Hills Parish must be (1) a confirmed or received member of the Episcopal Church of the age of 16 years or over; (2) a communicant having received Holy Communion at least three times during the preceding year; and, (3) a member of St. Mary of the Hills Parish in good standing as evidenced by a record of giving for at least six months prior to election and a letter of transfer on file if previously a member of another Episcopal congregation. A candidate as a seasonal member of St. Mary of the Hills parish must be (1) a confirmed or received member of the Episcopal Church of the age of 16 years or over; (2) a communicant having received Holy Communion at least three times during the preceding year; (3) a member in good standing of another Episcopal congregation faithful in corporate worship and in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God; and, (4) a giver of record to St. Mary of the Hills Parish for at least six months prior to election. Only one member of a family may serve at any given time, and no members of the clergy's and staff’s immediate family may serve. Amanda White, Treasurer Elizabeth Sudderth, Clerk The Vestry meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:45 pm to 7:15 pm. All parishioners are welcome to attend these monthly meetings. Below are approved meeting minutes from 2024. Minutes for the previous month must be voted on and approved the following month. Please note the Vestry did not meet in July. If you'd like to read minutes from previous years, email the Church office. If you'd like to read the 2024 Annual Report, or view reports from previous years, click here. In February 2022, the Vestry of St. Mary of the Hills adopted a Vestry Covenant, reflecting the values and intentions desired to guide and govern our common life and work. You can read the Covenant by clicking on the image below. Vestry at St. Mary of the Hills
Qualifications for Vestry Service
Current List of St. Mary of the Hills Vestry Members and Terms
2024 Vestry Meeting Minutes
Vestry Covenant
