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.
COR Vestry Roles and Responsibilities
Permanent Property Fund Trustee
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