Vestry

Executive Officers

  • Smiling person with glasses in front of a brick wall.

    Rev. Monica Whitaker

    Rector

  • Georgia Merz

    Georgia Merz

    Senior Warden

  • Smiling person with glasses and dark suit.

    Donnie Provost

    Junior Warden

  • Man in a blue suit and checkered shirt smiling indoors.

    Joel Van Over

    Treasurer

  • Woman standing in front of autumn-themed decor with pumpkins and flowers

    Susan Cyr

    Clerk

Class of 2025

  • Portrait of a man smiling in a formal suit against a white background.

    Christopher Cordes

  • Close-up of a man wearing a blue checkered dress shirt and dark suit with a textured tie, smiling against a simple gray background.

    JOEL VAN OVER

  • Smiling woman outdoors with short hair, wearing a light patterned top, against a background of blooming flowers and greenery.

    Sharon Werner

  • Man smiling under an arched structure.

    John Wennes

Class of 2026

  • A smiling person with short hair wearing a light denim jacket and a black turtleneck. They have a cross necklace and a name tag labeled "Gloria Adams." In the background, there is a white building with arches and tree branches.

    Gloria Adams

  • Elderly person with short white hair, wearing a patterned scarf and black top, smiling against a blue background.

    Barbara Michael

  • Smiling man in an outdoor setting with buildings in the background.

    Nick Spence

  • Woman wearing a sunflower-patterned shirt, standing in front of a vibrant orange and green plant.

    Sandy Williams

Class of 2027

  • A person with white hair smiling, standing in front of autumn-themed decorations, including pumpkins, gourds, and colorful foliage.

    Susan Cyr

  • A man wearing a black shirt and glasses smiling outdoors, with a tree and a building in the background.

    Doug Marley

  • Woman with brown hair smiling outdoors by a pool

    Heather Stewart

  • Smiling man in checkered shirt with collage background

    Hillson Thangasamy

FAQs

 

What is the Vestry?

The Vestry is composed of elected leaders of the congregation. They make many of the most important decisions about the running of the church, such as approving the budget and engaging in long-term strategic planning. Although there are some differences, the Vestry is much like the Board of Directors at any other nonprofit organization.

When and how often does the Vestry meet?

Vestry meetings are currently once a month on a weeknight, although the time is determined by the consensus of the Vestry itself.

How is the Vestry elected? How long do members serve?

Elections are held once a year at the Annual Meeting. The members of the church (more on this later) vote to fill open seats from the slate of candidates. Nominations can also be made from the floor during the meeting, although submitting information ahead of time is very helpful in creating a smooth process. Once elected, members serve for three years.

Who is eligible to run for the Vestry?

The Canons (church law) of The Episcopal Church say this: “Members of the Vestry shall be elected at the Annual Parish Meetings from communicants in good standing in the Parish.”

What is “a communicant in good standing?”

It’s quite simple really. A “communicant in good standing” is someone who has been baptized (which makes them a member of the church) and in addition, is at least 16 years old, receives communion at least three times a year and has been faithful in corporate worship by working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God, unless for good cause prevented.

What training or certificates are required?

After being elected, vestry members are required to complete Safe Church, Safe Communities within 30 days of the Annual Meeting. Episcopal Diocese of Arizona Anti-Racism training is required in the first year of being elected to the vestry based on program availability.