The Vestry
The elected lay leadership of St. John’s
What the Vestry Does
In The Episcopal Church, each parish is governed by a vestry: lay members elected by the congregation to serve alongside the Rector. The Vestry looks after the parish’s finances, buildings and property, and helps set the direction of its life and ministry.
The Vestry is led by two Wardens. The Senior Warden works most closely with the Rector on the life of the parish, and the Junior Warden traditionally looks after the buildings and grounds. The Registrar keeps the Vestry’s minutes and records.
Members of the Vestry
Members serve staggered three-year terms, so one class completes its service each year.
Class of 2026
Scott Curtis
Senior Warden
Ellen Griffith
Registrar
Bettyrene Pope
Junior Warden
Class of 2027
Bob Harper
Andrew Mackey
Anne Rutherford
Class of 2028
Wendy Cumming
Dory Holder
Jon Wallner
Meetings
When
The third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are listed on the parish calendar.
Reaching the Vestry
To raise something with the Vestry, speak with one of the Wardens or contact the parish office.
Minutes
The Registrar keeps the Vestry’s minutes. Once the Vestry approves them they are published here, and volunteers are transcribing the parish’s older minute books.
Vestry Meeting, June 16, 2026
The Vestry of St. John’s Church, Elizabeth City Parish, was called to order on June 16, 2026, at 6:33 p.m. by Rev. Lisa Erdeljon. Present were Scott Curtis – Senior…
Vestry Meeting, May 20, 2026
The Vestry of St. John’s Church, Elizabeth City Parish, was called to order on May 20, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. by Rev. Lisa Erdeljon. Present were Scott Curtis – Senior…
Vestry Meeting, April 21, 2026
The Vestry of St. John’s Church, Elizabeth City Parish, was called to order on April 21, 2026, at 6:37 p.m. by Rev. Lisa Erdeljon. Present were Scott Curtis – Senior…