Vestry

The vestry is the elected governing body of the church. St. Mary’s vestry consists of 12 lay members of the congregation and the rector. Four members are elected to three-year terms each year at the annual meeting. The Vestry typically meets on the second Tuesday of most months.

The current members of the vestry are:

Through February 2026

Mary Anne McMurren

Eunji Park

David Turner, Senior Warden

Peter Verrey

Through February 2027

Maria Pastrana

Victoria Smithweiland

Jonathan Strain

One spot to be filled

Through February 2028

Jessica Barnhart

Aimee Lodge

Tim Williams

Court Wirth

Officers:

Mary Anne McMurren (Clerk)

Ron Scharfer (Treasurer)

Bingham Powell (Rector)

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