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(Philippians 4:13)

 

      Trinity’s elected Vestry met together on December 8, 2007 and January 19, 2008 to plan for the coming year.  Vestry Liaison roles were chosen.  The  group walked away having formulated and entered into a Vestry covenant that will under gird the Vestry as it makes decisions, manages change and models behavior. 

          Below is a summary of basic vestry liaison assignments and responsibilities.  Vestry liaisons listen, share with the congregation news of ministry initiatives and help you find ways to use your gifts through Christian service.  Contact us if you need us! 

 

 

Vestry Liaison Roles and Responsibilities

January 2008 - January 2009

 

KIM COLEMAN

RECTOR AND VESTRY PRESIDING OFFICER

  • Presides at all meetings of the Vestry

  • Responsible for the conduct of worship and spiritual jurisdiction (i.e., all areas having a spiritual component) of the parish, especially planning and implementing all liturgical events.

  • At all times has control over the use of Trinity Church and/or its parish buildings and properties with the appurtenances and furniture thereof

  • Supervisor of all parish staff in the exercise of their responsibilities and ministries, for which they are accountable to the Rector. 

  • Leads Trinity Church as pastor, priest, and teacher, sharing in the councils of this congregation and of the whole Church, in communion with the Bishop.

 

 

ELIZABETH "BETH" LOFGREN

SENIOR WARDEN

  • Is the Rector’s advisor on all matters affecting relations between the Rector and the Parish and supports Rector in crisis management and response as necessary. Advocates for the staff and rector as appropriate.

  • Serves as member of the Executive and Finance Committees.

  • As Administrative liaison, has responsibility for personnel policy oversight, insurances, audit compliance, inventory, by-law revision and maintenance and liaison with County.

  • Works closely with the Rector’s Administrative Assistant to insure proficient office operations.

  • Reports to the Vestry monthly on parish life and administration needs, issues and concern.

  

         

JOY WARBURTON

REGISTER, EVANGELISM and COMMUNICATIONS LIAISONS

  • Takes charge of all records except the parish register.

  • Keeps correct entries of all proceedings of the Vestry and annual parish meetings and posts approved final copies in public location.

  • Prepares all official correspondence and notifies all Vestry members of meetings.

  • Executive Committee member.

  • Works closely with the Rector to design and implement any Evangelism training to strengthen parishioners in their active appropriation and application of the Christian faith.

  •  Develops strategies for the incorporation of new worshippers and members into parish life with the assistance of Christian Education and Inreach Liaisons.

  •  With the Rector, puts together a guest home visitation program to follow-up on those who visit Trinity on Sundays and otherwise.

  • Has oversight for Communication and Publicity efforts (maintaining our website, building and church signage, advertisements, Tidings newsletter, news releases to area papers and the Diocese) and for reaching out into our neighborhood to create community in Christ's name.

  • Responsible for implementing ways to update and creatively present Trinity and/or Episcopal church news and events on the parish bulletin boards as well as in our Narthex.

  • Serves or recruits persons to be responsible for taking pictures at Trinity events.

  • Reports to the Vestry every other month (or as needed) on evangelism and communications events, issues and matters of concern.

CINDY McLAUGHLIN

JUNIOR WARDEN FOR THE INTERIOR and USER GROUP LIAISON

  •    Executive Committee and Trinity Episcopal Children’s Center (TECC) Board Member.

  •   Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and improvement of main church building property, including TECC.

  •  Works with Junior Warden for the Exterior to recruit a Property and Grounds Committee that will address the maintenance and improvement of all Trinity property and grounds, including main church building, rental properties, Thrift Shop, and preschool.

  •  Works with Sexton in the coordination and completion of maintenance tasks.

  •  Obtains written bids for “interior” work to be contracted and for those expenditures exceeding budget limitations, presents bids and makes recommendation to Vestry for approval.

  •  Responsible for cultivating healthy relationship with all Trinity user groups and insuring compliance with Vestry initiatives regarding building use.

  • Secures from each user group on an annual basis a new Building Use Agreement with accurate contact information.

  • Under the advisement of the Rector, serves as primary contact for addressing concerns or needs raised by User Groups.

  •  Reports to the Vestry monthly (or as needed) on property/grounds and User Group needs, issues and matters of concern.

 

EVELYN REINDORF

JUNIOR WARDEN FOR THE EXTERIOR and STEWARDSHIP LIAISON

  •  Serves as member of the Executive Committee and principal building operation liaison to Samaritan Ministry tenants and sexton in undertaking “exterior” jobs.

  •  Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and improvement of Trinity rental properties and Thrift Shop with oversight for Rector’s Land Use Planning Committee.

  •  Works with Junior Warden for the Interior to recruit a Property and Grounds Committee that will address the needs of all Trinity property and grounds, including main church building, rental properties, Thrift Shop, and preschool.

  •  Obtains written bids for “exterior” work to be contracted and for those expenditures exceeding budget limitations, presents bids and makes recommendation to Vestry for approval.

  • Serve Vestry representative with principal responsibility for making stewardship an all year around experience at Trinity

  •  Organize, plan and direct the Annual Stewardship Campaign Drive

  •  Work closely with Trinity’s Financial Secretary to obtain progress reports on giving and to mobilize the Vestry in undertaking appropriate follow-up measures

  •  Attend Stewardship Conferences with the goal of improving the effectiveness of our campaigns

  •  Reports to the Vestry monthly (or as needed) on property and grounds and Stewardship needs, issues and matters of concern.

 

JOANNE CUMMINGS

WORSHIP LIAISON

  •   Vestry representative to the Worship Committee which consists of the Altar Guild Chair, Minister of Music, Usher Captain, Drama Ministry Coordinator, Greeter Ministry leader and Acolyte Master to advise the Rector regarding worship and liturgy.

  •  Helps to plan with the Rector and/or Worship Committee special observances and celebrations.

  •  Reports to the Vestry every other month (or as needed) on worship matters of concern.

 

PATRICK HOFFMAN

HOSPITALITY/FELLOWSHIP LIAISON

  • Furthers parish goal of extending hospitality to members and strangers.

  • With Coffee Hour Coordinator, oversees post-worship refreshments in the Natrhex and informs Trinity's Scheduler (Dennis Ramsay) of refereshments host schedule for the year.

  • Sets up a Special Events Host Team to oversee funeral receptions (as requested) as well as otehr Trinity traditions such as Annual Meeting Potluck Luncheons, Bishop's Visit reception, Trinity Sunday Parish & Community Picnic, Pancake Supper and other special occasions that ay arise.

  • Insures that the Memorial Room is always fully stocked with hospitality supplies (e.g. foffee, sugar/Splenda, powdered creamer, napkins, plates, cups) and helps maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the small office kitchen and parish hall level hospitality closet. Orders hospitality supplies as needed.

  • Takes an active role in the planning/execution of the Shrine Mont Retreat.

  • Reports to the Vestry every other month (or as needed) on Hospitality/Fellowship events, issues and matters of concern.

 

 

DARLENE SELLARS

TECC BOARD, THRIFT SHOP, and OUTREACH LIAISONS

  • Serves with Jr. Warden - Interior as representatives to the TECC board.

  • Attends monthly meeting of the TECC board.

  • Works with Board to strengthen preschool Episcopal identity and to enhance awareness of and relationship between TECC and parish community.

  • Reports to the Vestry every other month (or as needed) on evangelism events, issues and matters of concern.

  • Serves as representative to Thrift Shop Executive Board and attends quarterly Board meetings.

  •  Contributes to and assists in overseeing the management of the Thrift Shop in accords with Vestry initiatives and Thrift Shop goals and objectives.

  •    Organizes and plans, with Vestry assistance, Annual Thrift Shop Appreciation Dinner.

  •  Promotes Thrift Shop ministry through Tidings, bulletin inserts and web page while also working with Board to solicit volunteers for the Thrift Shop.

  •  Attends quarterly Thrift Shop Board meetings.

  • Oversees Trinity's ourtreach efforts to create community in Christ's name by serving people in need outside the parish.

  • Where possible, works with OUtreach committee to determine distribution of outreach funds.

  • Reports to the Vestry every other month (or as needed) on Thrift Shop events, TECC board and Outreach, issues and matters of concern.

 

ELIZABETH DUVALL

INREACH LIAISON

  •  In response to our mission to “strengthen community in Christ’s name,” this Vestry Liaison focuses upon enhancing community between Trinity members.

  •  Responsible for providing oversight of the parish’s prayer (e.g., Intercessory Prayer Group), and pastoral care  ministries (e.g., revision and update of prayer list, flower dissemination, and UTO)

  •  Solicits and equips Trinity members to serve on Inreach Committees and projects.

  •  Recruits Intercessory Prayer Group members to conduct laying-on-of-hands during Morning Prayer with Healing Rite services.

  • Assists with the Planning of and attends Intercessory Prayer Group events.

  •  Reports to Vestry every other month (or as needed) on Thrift Shop events, issues and matters of concern.

 

CAROL BURROUGHS

 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION LIAISON

  •  Serves as a representative of the Vestry for Christian Education.

  • With Christian Education Coordinator, has oversight for Trinity's Christian Education ministry including the WoRM Program, Faith Trek for Youth, Faith Trek for Adults (i.e., Adult Forum), Lenten and Advent programs, the Library, and Confirmation classes.

  • Helps plan and organize Christian Education program for children, youth and adults.

  • Recruits Trinity members and volunteers to attend, teach and participate in educational opportunities.

  • Uses Tidings, bulletin inserts, brochures, and website to promote Christian education. 

  •  Reports to the Vestry every other month (or as needed) on hospitality/fellowship events, issues and matters of concern.

 

 

RICHARD TALIAFFERO

FINANCE COMMITTEE LIAISON

  • Attends monthly Finance Committee meetings and serves as official Vestry representative on other fundraising related committees and ventures.

  •  Works with Finance Committee to prepare annual budget for Vestry consideration and approval.

  •  As a Finance Committee member, advises Vestry concerning fiscal policy and helps make decisions about where we get money above budgeted expenditures

  • Assists primary Stewardship Liaison in planning/implementing annual stewardship campaign drive.

  • Reports to the Vestry every other month (or as needed) on matters of concern.

 

 

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