The vestry is composed of the rector, wardens, and vestry members of a parish. The vestry oversees the finances of the parish, assists the rector in conducting the business of the parish, and ensures the church is equipped to hold worship services. The wardens and vestry are the official representatives of the parish in the absence of a rector. At St. Alban’s, we have 12 laypeople elected to serve for staggered three-year terms. Vestry meetings typically take place on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM. Vestry members must be members of the church (communicants in good standing and confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church). Nominations for vestry members takes place in the fall, and elections are held at the Annual Parish Meeting in January.