Serving on the vestry is a unique and special
ministry. Our vestry is comprised of servant leaders with a variety of skill
sets and passions for ministry. The vestry is described by the Episcopal Church
Foundation as “the body within the congregation that, with the clergy, leads
the parish.” Among vestry members’ duties are, with the rector: to
identify goals, to engage in short and long range planning, to ensure adequate
resources and effective stewardship, to establish and monitor programs and services,
and to communicate with the parish and the wider community.
The
St Timothy’s vestry demonstrates and models Christian love and forbearance;
serving as leaders and examples of what it means to be a healthy Spirit led
Christian community. The St Timothy’s Vestry supports all of the decisions of
the vestry, even if they are not the individual’s decision, trusting decisions
by the vestry have been focused through, discernment, prayer and the leading of
the Holy Spirit. We treat each other as beloved children of God.
St Timothy’s vestry communicates, inspires,
and lifts up the body of Christ.
Serving as a parish leader a vestry member strives
to create and maintain a healthy spiritual life though regular worship, study, prayer,
and service.
St
Timothy’s Vestry is ministry centric and strives to accomplish through servant
leadership the various tasks and responsibilities of the vestry. Vestry
meetings are often inspiring as we, discern, learn and plan together.
The
vestry has spent their time since the beginning of 2015 as advocate leaders
developing ways we can all participate as ministers to each other, and the
positive, hopeful and spiritual life of the vestry has been instrumental in the
development of the ministries and joyful experiences of St Timothy’s we are all
encouraged to be part of.
Vestry leadership is actively
engaged in the future of St Tims, as we transition from a staff led parish to a
staff assisted parish. Since the middle part of last year, the vestry has
become better organized for the future. As we apply discernment, dialogue,
discussion and then decision in all of our adaptive leadership for the future
community, anxiety has gone down and missional relationships have gone up, and
more and more are finding a balance in their every day, spiritually.
The
Mutual Ministry Review this past fall has given the vestry confidence that St.
Timothy's, which was in stuck place is now in a more stable place moving from a
maintenance to a missional community, trusting enough to be open to a ministry
of presence. The Vestry has become more nimble in the last three years as we
begin 2016.
The Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church
in the United States of America and in the Diocese of El Camino define the
basic qualifications for Vestry.
·
Article II of the Canons of the diocese of
El Camino Real states Vestry shall be confirmed or received, (or have completed the
Confirmation, reception, conversations and waiting to be confirmed) Fr. Ron
·
adult communicants in good standing as defined
by Canons of The Episcopal Church and registered in the Parish.
·
You are a baptized member.
·
Over 16 years old.
·
Faithful in worship attendance
·
Contributing to the church financially in such
a way as can be noted
by the Treasurer (pledge, check, etc.).
What we need from you to share with the faith community, if you are
willing to serve is...
1.
A digital picture suitable for publication.
2.
A short Bio, of your present involvement at St.
Tims, and then complete these questions.
- What attributes and skill sets will you bring to the Vestry?
- What ministries have you participated in within the last three
years at St Tims?
- Which leadership area do you believe you could help grow, expand
and be an advocate for?
Areas you might
consider
Transition in Clergy leadership
Search
Profile and ministry Statement
Human Resources
Stewardship
Time, Talents and Resource
Finance and Grants
Communications
Facilities
Junior Warden
Senior Warden
Preschool
Delegates for convention
The Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church
in the United States of America in the Diocese of El Camino Article
II states Convention delegates shall be confirmed adult communicants in good
standing as defined by Canons of The Episcopal Church and registered in the
Parish. We will elect 5.
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