Vestry Nominations for 2026-2028 term now open!
The Vestry is Good Shepherd’s leadership team that works with the clergy and staff to lead the parish in matters spiritual and financial.
Nominations for vestry will be received through April 12.
Requirements, and additional details are available below or at the back of the church
Nominations for vestry will be received through April 12.
Requirements, and additional details are available below or at the back of the church
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Vestry Requirements:
The Vestry is Good Shepherd’s leadership team that works with the clergy and staff to lead the parish in matters spiritual and financial by 1) helping to discern the vision toward which God is drawing that parish; 2) articulates and communicates that vision; 3) works with the congregation to realize that vision and 4) keeps the mission of the Church and of that individual congregation clearly before the parish community.
Nominations for vestry will be received through April 12. Please read carefully through the qualifications and responsibilities below. (The vestry election will take place at the parish meeting on May 31.)
To be eligible for vestry, a person must: 1) be 18 years old or older, 2) be a confirmed communicant in good standing at Good Shepherd, 3) have no spouse or relative currently serving on vestry, 4) have made and maintained a financial pledge, and 5) to have been an active member of Good Shepherd for at least two years. (The nominating committee will verify qualifications, so there's no need for the nominator to verify such details as pledging history.)
Vestry member requirements throughout the 3 yr. term: Agrees to a 3 year term: Serves as a linkage to Good Shepherd ministries and/or commissions; Recognizes that membership is a commitment to leadership, service, and ministry; Strives to attend as many church events as possible; Understands and works within the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Western North Carolina.
Nominations for vestry will be received through April 12. Please read carefully through the qualifications and responsibilities below. (The vestry election will take place at the parish meeting on May 31.)
To be eligible for vestry, a person must: 1) be 18 years old or older, 2) be a confirmed communicant in good standing at Good Shepherd, 3) have no spouse or relative currently serving on vestry, 4) have made and maintained a financial pledge, and 5) to have been an active member of Good Shepherd for at least two years. (The nominating committee will verify qualifications, so there's no need for the nominator to verify such details as pledging history.)
Vestry member requirements throughout the 3 yr. term: Agrees to a 3 year term: Serves as a linkage to Good Shepherd ministries and/or commissions; Recognizes that membership is a commitment to leadership, service, and ministry; Strives to attend as many church events as possible; Understands and works within the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Western North Carolina.