We will elect four members of the congregation to the Vestry Class of 2029 at our Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
If you are interested in being nominated or have someone you would like to nominate, please contact Dean Keyse or one of the members of the Nominating Committee no later than Sunday, January 18, 2026.
What Vestry Membership Entails
The Vestry of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral functions much like the board of directors of any nonprofit. As the legal representatives and agents of the parish, our Vestry members are charged with specific responsibilities by the canons of the Episcopal Church. Together with the Dean, the Vestry is responsible for the temporal affairs of the Cathedral Parish which include finances, property management and human resources.
Beyond that, our Vestry discerns what God is calling our faith community to do and articulates a vision of the Cathedral’s mission. Our mission and vision are the foundation for our decisions and actions.
Currently the Vestry meets at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. By Vestry Covenant, meetings are limited to two hours. From time to time the Vestry has additional meetings to discuss and act on specific items. A Vestry retreat is usually scheduled soon after the Annual Meeting.
If you want to know more about being a Vestry member, ask a current Vestry member.
Who Can Serve on the Vestry
All members of the Vestry must (1) be members of the Cathedral, (2) be in good and regular standing, (3) financially contribute regularly to the support of the Cathedral for at least six months immediately prior to the meeting at which they are elected and (4) be conscientiously attached to the doctrine, discipline and worship of the Church.
Additional Committee Service
According to our bylaws, the Vestry “may designate one or more committees and each committee shall consist of at least two Vestry members, and such other persons as the Vestry shall appoint … .” Currently there are five Vestry committees: the Budget Committee, the Building and Grounds Committee, the Finance Committee, the Social Outreach Committee and the Stewardship Committee.
Vestry Officers
Each year, at its Annual Meeting in January, the parish elects four of its members to three-year terms on the Vestry. These four individuals serve along with eight continuing members of the Vestry.
Following the Annual Meeting, the Vestry elects the Junior Warden, Treasurer and Clerk. The Senior Warden and Chancellor are appointed by the Dean. The Senior Warden, Junior Warden and Clerk must be members of the Vestry. However, the Treasurer and Chancellor need not be members of the Vestry.