Our Church

Vestry

The Vestry of St. Stephen's Church meets the second Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m., in the Small Fellowship Hall. Each meeting contains presentations from the heads of the many different program areas represented by vestry members, and is attended by the program staff and the clergy. Visitors are always welcome to attend any meeting, excepting, of course, executive sessions of the vestry.

St. Stephen's is blessed with an active, working vestry. It is made up of 18 dedicated parishioners who give generously of their time and talent. The demographics of the parish are well represented.

To communicate with the Vestry, you may contact any member individually by phone or in person, or send an email to vestry@saintstephensrichmond.net.

Duties of the Vestry

In Cooperation with the Clergy, the vestry:

• Promotes the spiritual welfare of the parish;
• Develops and carries out programs;
• Manages parish property and its financial resources:
• Reports to the Bishop on the state of the parish;
• Certifies candidates from the parish for ordination.
  

The Vestry elects

• The Rector;
• The Wardens, Registrar, and Treasurer;
• Delegates to Diocesan Council;
• Delegates to Region 12 Council (the churches in Western Richmond);
• Superintendent of Sunday Church School;
• Trustees of church property;
• Representatives to various related boards (e.g., St. Stephen's Preschool);
• Members of regular and special committees

Current Vestry