Lay Leadership

Vestry

The Vestry is a committee that has oversight of the temporal affairs of the church. Vestry members serve a staggered term of three years. St Matthew's Vestry has seven voting Vestry members and the Vicar. Our Treasure and Scribe are appointed by the Vestry. The members of the church vote for new Vestry Members each year at the Annual Meeting.

Senior Warden: The Senior Warden is the lead lay person of the Vestry. The Senior Warden is in charge of the Vestry if the Vicar of the church cannot be present.

Junior Warden The Junior Warden watches over the grounds and buildings of the church, and is 2nd in command to the Senior Warden. The Junior Warden is appointed by the vestry members.

 Vestry Members and supporting offices
Nancy Hornstein, Senior Warden (term ends 2013)
Caroline Robinson, Junior Warden (term ends 2011)
Dawn Leslie - Scribe
Melinda Hood - Treasurer

Melinda Hancock (term ends 2011)
Selena Ellis (term ends 2012)
Susan Alford (term ends 2012)
Glen Poteet (term ends 2012)
Chris Ellis (term Ends 2013)