:::: Christ Church Christiana Hundred Greenville, Delaware ::::

It is time to solicit input and nominations from the parish for the Vestry elections which will be held on October 5. We are seeking nominees who represent a broad spectrum of the parish in terms of age, gender, interest, and talent. There are two ways in which nominations can take place.

First, the Nominating Committee (Brandon Elliott, Dana Robertson, Judy Sargent, and Andy Johnston) will seek out members of the parish who would be willing to serve and who meet the criteria for serving on the Vestry. Second, the Bylaws establish that any five qualified voters may nominate a candidate for election to the Vestry.

The Vestry is the group of church members who oversee the temporal activities of Christ Church and advise on the church’s overall ministry and programs. Vestry members are expected to be regular attendees of services and financial supporters of the church. In addition to being willing to make a commitment to attend monthly Vestry meetings (normally held on the second Thursday evening of each month) and to attend the annual Vestry Retreat (this year set for October 24, 25, and 26 at Memorial House), potential Vestry members should be prepared to make Christ Church a high personal priority for the next three years.

Voting members of the parish are defined as those persons who have been baptized, are at least 16 years of age, are regular attendees at parish services, and whose names have been entered for at least six months as pledging contributors of record to the parish financial support.

By mid-September, the candidates will be presented to the parish along with biographical and church activity data for each. While August 1 is the deadline for Vestry nominations according to the Bylaws, it would be terrific to have suggestions for nominees now from members of the parish. Such suggestions should be sent to the Church Office. Remember, election results will be announced at our Annual Meeting on October 5.

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