About the All Saints’ Vestry

Curious about The Vestry?

Learn more about what the vestry does to help our Parish and how to get involved!

Vestry nominations will open on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

  • The Vestry is the leadership body responsible for oversight of the Parish facilities and finances while providing support for the Rector and parish Community. The Vestry consists of twelve elected members of the Parish and the Rector. 

    Elected Vestry members represent the whole Parish in major areas of decision-making, helping to discern the kind of Parish we are called to be. In addition to passing an annual budget and overseeing the financial affairs of All Saints’, the Vestry works with the clergy and staff to help identify opportunities for outreach, stewardship, and growth in our Parish, and lead in those areas.

  • Those who have served on the Vestry have often found it an experience that has helped them grow deeper in faith and in service. Serving on the Vestry is an opportunity to experience the joy of servant leadership and commit yourself to Christ and our All Saints’ brothers and sisters.

    Read what previous and current vestry members have said about being called to serve on the Vestry:

    • “This is God’s work.  We are disciples making disciples after all… being a part of our new beginnings is a gift and I am excited about the future of ASBH. We need smart, kind, positive, forward thinking people wanting only the best outcome for our beloved parish.” Lonnie Hinckley

    • “Religion done right, fosters and facilitates relationship with God… being a vestry member means looking after our facilities, finances, leadership and overarching direction so that everyone else doesn’t have to. It means allowing others to pursue their walk with God without having to worry about the business of “churching.” Randy Whittell

    • Serving on the All Saints Vestry has given me the chance to put my faith into action… it’s an ongoing practice of listening, learning, and leading. Working alongside an exceptional group of colleagues, I have grown as a parishioner and as an Episcopalian in ways I never imagined.” Nat Damon

  • Being on the Vestry involves a very substantial commitment of time and effort, even more during this season of change.

    Vestry members are required to:

    • Be ready to grow in faith and discipleship.

    • Be visible, approachable, and engage with fellow parishioners.

    • Attend monthly meetings (4th Tuesday each month) and the Annual Meeting.  Additional special meetings may be necessary.

    • Attend Vestry retreats.

    • New members are expected to at least virtually attend the two-day (Friday and Saturday) Diocesan Convention as delegates from the Parish, typically held in Riverside in November or December.

    • Actively work towards advancing the mission of All Saints’ through serving on the Vestry committees and/or through taking a leadership role in ministries. Examples include: Building & Grounds, Finance, Stewardship, Communications, Outreach, Benevolence Fund, Music & Worship, Family & Children, Pastoral Care.

    • Be good stewards of the Parish’s Finances and human resources.

    • Commit to a four-year term.

  • To be considered by the Nominating Committee, a person must:

    • Be a believer and follower of Jesus Christ.

    • Be confirmed in the Episcopal Church according to the canons.

    • Be sixteen years of age or over and an active member of All Saints’ Parish.

    • Be a pledging member for at least three years including the current year. 

    • Be a member in good standing for the past three years - continuous service to the parish.

    • Be supportive of God’s work at All Saints’.

    • Be significantly involved as a volunteer in an organized All Saints’ ministry.

  • The Vestry holds nominations every fall, where parishioners can be nominated or nominate themselves to be considered by the Nominating Committee.

    Nominations will open on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

    There will be two information sessions available:

    • Sunday, October 4 at 11:30 am in Lower Sweetland Hall

    • Thursday, October 15 at 6 pm via Zoom

    All are invited to find out more information about serving on the All Saints’ Vestry!

Click here to download A Practical Guide to Vestry Service (also available in the Parish office).
Another resource regarding vestry service is available by clicking here.

Is God calling you to serve?

The Vestry holds nominations every fall, where parishioners can be nominated or nominate themselves to be considered by the Nominating Committee.

Nominations will open on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

There will be two information sessions available:

  • Sunday, October 4 at 11:30 am in Lower Sweetland Hall

  • Thursday, October 15 at 6 pm via Zoom

All are invited to find out more information about serving on the All Saints’ Vestry!