Church of the Redeemer

Vestry

The Vestry is the lay governing body of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, elected during our Annual Meeting. Basic responsibilities of the Vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage finances. Our Vestry members devote a great deal of personal time to overseeing our operations. We are grateful for their dedication and continued support.

CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER ANNUAL MEETING
AND VESTRY NOMINATIONS

Sunday, February 9, 2025

We will gather to hear reports on our 2024 ministry from our parish leadership and look ahead, as well as elect five new vestry members. We will also elect Alternate Delegates for upcoming Diocesan Conventions, a Permanent Property Fund Trustee, and Mission Funding Committee Members.

Information about the primary responsibilities of those who serve on the Vestry, as well as the duties of delegates and trustees can be found in the links below.

OUR 2024 VESTRY

Beth Weinewuth
Senior Warden
Term Expires February 2026

Mark Sesler
Junior Warden
Term Expires February 2026

Kathryn Albertson
Liturgy Board Co-Chair
Term Expires February 2025

Andrew Cole
Stewardship Board Co-Chair
Term Expires February 2025

Elizabeth Coley
Mission Board Co-Chair
Term Expires February 2027

David Haffner
Stewardship Board Co-Chair
Term Expires February 2027

Larry Kissel
Mission Board Co-Chair
Term Expires February 2025

Bain Massey
Education Board Co-Chair
Term Expires February 2027

Amanda Rasche
Pastoral Board Co-Chair
Term Expires February 2025

Matthew Solomon
Education Board Co-Chair
Term Expires February 2025

Cynthia Walker
Pastoral Board Co-Chair
Term Expires February 2027

Steve Zimmerman
Liturgy Board Co-Chair
Term Expires February 2027

Carter Kemper
Treasurer

Kelly Schleker
Assistant Treasurer

Pattie Kovach
Clerk of Vestry

OUR DIOCESAN CONVENTION DELEGATES

Mark Bass
Delegate
Term November 2023 & 2024

Nancye Van Brunt
Delegate
Term November 2023 & 2024

Christine Andrew
Delegate
Term November 2024 & 2025

John Schenk, Jr.
Delegate
Term November 2024 & 2025

Phil Smith
Alternate Delegate
Term Expires December 2024
Delegate
Term November 2025 & 2026

Sue Williams
Alternate Delegate
Term Expires December 2024
Delegate
Term November 2025 & 2026

PPF Trustee The Permanent Property Fund is held in trust pursuant to a formal trust instrument (“Agreement and Declaration of Trust”) dated October 22nd, 1990. A Trustee, of which there are three, serves for a three-year term with a two-term limit. According to paragraph 12 of the Agreement, a Trustee must have the following qualifications: a) be a confirmed or received member of the Episcopal Church in the United States; b) be a contributing member of the Church of the Redeemer; c) have attained the age of thirty years; d) not (concurrently) be a Warden or member of the Vestry.

REDEEMER PERMANENT PROPERTY FUND

Mike Hardy
Member Investment Advisory Committee

Alan Henning
Member Investment Advisory Committee

Ellen Zemke
Member Investment Advisory Committee

David Burrow
Member Investment Advisory Committee

Kathy Selker
Trustee
Term Expires February 2027

Charles Fellows
Trustee
Term Expires February 2025

Trustee
Term Expires February 2026

MISSION FUNDING COMMITTEE

Katie Burroughs
At-Large Member (second term)
Term Expires February 2027

Elizabeth Clapp
At-Large Member
Term Expires February 2026

Elizabeth Coley
Vestry Liaison

Bill Killen
At-Large Member
Term Expires February 2025

Larry Kissel
Chair and Vestry Liaison

Jeff Cline
At-Large Member
Term Expires February 2027

Laurie Maguire
At-Large Member
Term Expires February 2026

The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane
Clergy

Bill Taylor
At-Large Member
Term Expires February 2025