Lay Leadership at Christ Church

What is a vestry?

In the Episcopal Church, important decisions in the life of a parish are made by a group of elected church members known as a vestry. At Christ Church, our vestry comprises six members who are nominated at the Annual Parish Meeting for a three-year term of service. Read more about what a vestry does here, or check out our parish's bylaws ​to learn more about the nitty-gritty stuff.

When does the CEC vestry meet?
CEC Vestry meetings are held in the Parish Hall and on Zoom at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, and are open to all church members.
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Who Serves On the Vestry?
Here's our current Vestry, as of CEC's Annual Parish Meeting on February 7, 2021. The end of each member's term is indicated by the date in parentheses:
  • Kevin Hampton (2022) — Co-Senior Warden
  • Sue Balsamo (2023) — Co-Senior Warden
  • Gina Thomas (2024) — Junior Warden
  • Nona Nan Chapman (2022) — Clerk
  • Cheryl Essner (2023) 
  • Julie Wittenborn-Sikorski (2024)​​

Other Leadership
The CEC Vestry is also advised by the following church committees:

Finance Committee

  • ​Monica Waldon (Co-Treasurer)
  • ​Lisa Cooley (CEC Bookkeeper)

Buildings and Grounds committee

  • Gina Thomas (Junior Warden)
  • Additional members on an ad-hoc basis

How Do I Get Involved?
Attend one of our monthly Vestry meetings or contact the church office to find out how you can get involved in leadership at Christ Episcopal Church.