Vestry

The Vestry is the elected lay leadership of our church, who act under the bylaws of our Parish:
The duties of the Vestry shall be to take charge of the physical properties of the Parish; to attend to and regulate its temporal concerns; to provide for the support of the Rector, and for the staff persons whose employment has been authorized; to act as helpers to the Rector in whatever is appropriate to laypeople for the furtherance of the Gospel.
Three Vestry members are elected by the congregation each year during our annual meeting. Members serve three-year terms.
The Senior Warden is chosen by the Rector to serve as an adviser and is charged with church oversight in the absence of a rector. The Senior Warden serves a one-year term.
The Junior Warden is elected by the Vestry and is generally in charge of the church's physical property. This is also a one-year term.
Other officers can be Vestry members or members-at-large elected by the Vestry.
The remaining vestry members serve in leadership roles on all committees of the church. These assignments change each year with the addition of newly-elected vestry members.
The rector appoints the Executive Committee to serve as an advisory committee to the rector. It often, but not necessarily, consists of our Senior Warden, Junior Warden, and Treasurer, who serve along with our rector. Others may be appointed at the discretion of the rector.
The Vestry meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Non-Voting Member, Elected by Vestry We
came to Grace in 1996, after the birth of our daughter Emmy. I am a cradle
Episcopalian, and Grace was a block away from our house, so it made sense to go
there. I did not realize at the time that we were extremely lucky to land in
such a friendly, loving place. I became clerk of the Vestry because someone
asked me if I would do the job, and I said “yes”. I’ve stayed on the job
because it keeps me in touch with what’s happening in church, and I get to
spend time with our wonderful Vestry members! Class of 2024 I joined the church in 1984 prior to the birth of our first
child. It has been an honor to serve on the Vestry. It allows me an
opportunity to give back in thanks for all the personal support and spiritual
gifts I’ve received. I especially enjoy my involvement in the Outreach
ministries as they have such a positive impact on those in need within our
community. Class of 2026 I
came to Grace n 1985. I want Grace to be here for many generations to come and
hope my time on the Vestry will help that to continue.The relationships and
support I have received from Grace churches has been a life changing experience
I will always be so thankful and treasure my experience at Grace church. Class of 2024 Our
family came to Grace Church in the early 90’s. I grew up in the Disciples of
Christ church and my husband grew up in a neighboring Episcopal parish.
He asked if I would give Grace a try and we’ve been here ever since.
We liked the sense of community and how welcome we felt. I joined
the vestry several years ago as a natural progression of the various ministries
I have been involved in over the years. It’s been a great way to get to know
other vestry members better and to experience the inner workings of the parish.
The process of transition to a new rector is an exciting time for Grace
Church and I am proud to be a part of it. Class of 2026 I first came to Grace Church when my wife, Amy, and I moved to Kirkwood in 1990 with our two 4-year-old daughters. They enrolled in Grace Preschool that year. Amy was raised protestant, and I grew up Catholic, so we were looking for a church where we could both be happy. Grace was the perfect fit. As I began to be involved in the church I first served as an usher and lay reader, followed by being on the Pre-School board and finally the Vestry. I also served on the Metro III Convocation and attended Diocesan Convention twice. My dearest memories of Grace are the fellowship, whether it was pitching on the softball team, participating in the Greentree Parade, teaching Sunday School, the Christmas Eve Service, and the list goes on. I look forward to serving on the Vestry once again, especially in this time of transition. Class of 2025 I believe I came to Grace around 2012 or 2013. It was about a year after Todd started here. I agreed to serve on the Vestry to see if there was any area in which I could help, and also to learn more about the workings of the church. I keep doing the jobs I have taken on because I see it is helping out those who need it. Class of 2024 We joined Grace I believe, in 1991 or 1992. We were looking for a Sunday school program for Matt and the Cathedral didn’t have a program at that time for children. We felt at home immediately here at Grace! Everyone was welcoming and there were so many ways to get involved. Even after leaving for 10 years we always knew we’d return to Grace Episcopal if we ever came back to St. Louis. Class of 2025Sue Nixon
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John Adams
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Jane Cenova
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Mike Lillmars
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Ann VanConia
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James Wethington
Vestry Member
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