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Vestry Members

What IS a 'Vestry', anyway?

The Vestry, in the Episcopal Church, is very like what other denominations might call an 'Administrative Board' or 'Parish Council'.  
According to the Episcopal Church website:

"The vestry is the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. The number of vestry members and the term of office varies from parish to parish. Vestry members are usually elected at the annual parish meeting. The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector. There are usually two wardens. The senior warden leads the parish between rectors and is a support person for the rector. The junior warden often has responsibility for church property and buildings. A treasurer and a secretary or clerk may be chosen. These officers may or may not be vestry members. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church's mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances."

At St. Alban's,  the vestry is made up of 2 wardens officially (Senior and Junior), and the previous senior warden often sits as a non-voting member as 'Warden Emerita/us'.

Members-at-large are elected for a 3 year term, 2 people at a time.  Thus we have 6 vestry members.

In addition, the Treasurer (currently not a voting member, or even a member of our Parish), and a Vestry Clerk (recording secretary) attend, although neither is an official member, nor can they vote.

Our Rector (Priest)

Mother Julie Calhoun-Bryant
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Our Wardens

The Wardens, together with the Rector, are responsible for running the church.  They are the 'cabinet' or 'executive body' if you will.
Grace Joseph, Senior Warden
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Emera Bridger Wilson, Junior Warden
Mary 'Kiki' White, Warden Emerita
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Members-at-Large

Class of 2020
Margo Kowalczyk
Meg Houston
Class of 2021
Gelene Lewis
Bert Bookhout
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Class of 2022
Jan Bookhout
Fred Wilson

Vestry Clerk

Vestry Recording Secretary, if you will
Kate Bell
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Fred Wilson
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
1308 Meadowbrook Drive, Syracuse, NY  13224
Phone:  (315) 446-3490
Email:  
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Holy Communion 10:00a.m.

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Holy Communion 5:00p.m.

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  • Welcome/About us
    • About Us
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    • Service Times & Location
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    • The Wider Church
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  • News & Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Newsletter
    • Mother Julie's letters >
      • Inspirational Nuggets
    • Weekly Bulletin
    • Servers' Schedule
    • Transitions
  • Pics&Vids
    • Recorded Services
    • Photos
  • Covid-19