What is the Vestry?

In Episcopal churches, the Vestry is the elected governing body of the parish. In addition to the Rector, the Vestry is composed of the Senior and Junior Wardens and 12 other members who represent a broad spectrum of the St. Peter's community. According to our church canons, the Vestry has responsibility for the "temporal affairs of the parish," including the stewardship of church money and property, personnel, and program development and oversight. Read the By-Laws of St. Peter's Episcopal Church here. The vestry holds parish monthly business meetings.

The 2022-2023 Vestry has voted to hold the monthly vestry meetings without in-person visitors. A conference telephone number will be shared with those wishing to call in to listen to the monthly vestry business meeting. The agenda for the meetings will be posted on the website, along with the Financial Dashboard. Any questions regarding the posted information can be submitted directly to the Rector and Wardens by phone or email. The minutes from each meeting, along with Committee reports, will also be posted on the website within 14 days of the Vestry meeting. Visitors who have questions or comments after the meeting are encouraged to follow up with the Rector and Wardens.

For the conference telephone number please contact Parish Administrator Katie Cannon: kcannon@stpetersmorristown.net

Sincerely, St. Peter's Vestry

Vestry Business meeting Agenda

Vestry Financial Report

Vestry Minutes