Our Vestry


  • PAUL DAWSON

    warden for ministry support

    Responsibilities include Parish Life Hospitality and Activities, Outreach, and Christian Formation. 


  • Betty Truscott

    warden for growth & development

    The Warden for Growth and Development oversees Building and Grounds, Worship, Finance and Administration, Stewardship, and Communications portfolios.

  • VICKI SCHMELZER

    COMMUNICATIONS

    The Vestry person for Communications is responsible for communication internally to the Parish and externally to our local community using more traditional media as well as digital platforms.  Manages publication of, for example, directories and newsletters; leads live streaming of services; and handles publicity for church events. Follow us on circlefacebookto see our church’s many ministries, events and outreach activities.


  • john bailey

    Christian formation

    The vestry person for Christian Formation oversees programs for Church School, Youth, and Continuing Education for Adults.

  • RITA GROOTENBOER

    stewardship

    The vestry person for Stewardship works with the Pledge Treasurer for long range planning, planned giving, and fundraising.

  • Cynthia McCormack

    outreach

    The mission of Christ Church Outreach ministries is to serve Christ through serving others in need.  The Vestry member for Outreach chairs the Outreach Committee, overseeing all Outreach ministries, activities, fundraising and finances.  Find out more about Christ Church Outreach.

     



  • Gloria Clark

    parish life activities

    The Parish Life Vestry person develops and manages community events, many of which are long-held traditions but, also provides leadership in exploring new opportunities to engage within our own congregation and in the communities where we live.

  • TRISH THURMAN

    MEMBERSHIP

    The Vestry person for Membership develops strategies to identify potential sources of new members and partners with other portfolio liaisons to conduct programming to attract new members and make them feel welcome at Christ Church


  • Frank Kerfoot

    Buildings and Grounds

    The Buildings and Grounds vestryperson is responsible for the repair and maintenance of our buildings and campus.  This person is responsible for monitoring expenses for our properties, contracting with outside contractors as needed and directing repairs that can be managed by the Sexton or skilled volunteers.

  • Cathy O'Flynn

    Finance

    The Finance Vestry person is responsible for the monitoring and control of the financial affairs of the Church and reporting these to the full Vestry for decision making and commitment to any required actions plans.  This vestry person works closely with the Treasurer, recommends financial policies to the full vestry and chairs the Finance Committee.

  • Theresa Tuttle

    Inreach

    The Inreach Vestry person is responsible for developing programs designed to care for our congregation.  These programs may include practical hands-on assistance for individuals and, other programs to address the needs of a specific population.

  • open position

    vestry recorder

    The vestry Recorder composes and retains the minutes for all vestry meetings.

  • Stephen Kruft

    TreAsurer

    The Treasurer is responsible for bank reconciliation, payroll, budgeting and for the preparation of the financial reports detailing income and expenses which are presented at monthly vestry meetings. The Treasurer may also be responsible for additional reports required by the Vestry or other organizational bodies.  The Treasurer is not a voting member of the Vestry.