Vestry

The St. James' Vestry consists of the clergy and up to 12 elected, adult parishioners in good standing who perform the duties prescribed in the Canons of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Virginia, including transacting the business affairs of the church, overseeing the operation and maintenance of the church property, ensuring the church is duly prepared for every occasion of public worship, and ensuring the employees of the church properly perform their duties.

Vestry members are elected during the Annual Meeting in January. If a vacancy occurs during the interval between Annual Meetings, the Vestry may elect a qualified parishioner to fill the vacancy until the next Annual Meeting. Vestry candidates are nominated by a nominating committee or nominated by a parishioner during the Annual Meeting.

The Vestry elects a Senior and Junior Warden, who continue in their positions until their successors are elected and qualified. The Senior Warden provides overall leadership for the Vestry, the Junior Warden oversees the care and maintenance of the church property, and the Recording Secretary records the proceedings of the Vestry and signs official documents on behalf of the Vestry. The Vestry meets monthly and also conducts additional meetings, as required.

2010 Vestry

Class of 2008-2010

John Bowman, Karl Riedel, Fred Williams, Laura Young

Class of 2009-2011

Brad Douglas, Jane Roth, Jim Quinn, Wendy Young

Class of 2010-2012

Ara Bagdasarian, Dottie Brannock, Peggy Rust, Terry Young