Vestry

The Vestry

Holy Comforter’s Vestry consists of 12 persons, each elected by the congregation to serve no more than a three-year term. The terms of each group of four are staggered so that four are elected annually and four are retired. The Vestry carries out its canonical duties through an organization of the officers (senior warden and junior warden), register, secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer, committee chairs, and members at large, with the Rector as the chair. In making a commitment to serve, each Vestry member gives their time and talents to fulfilling this role.

Vestry Person of the Month (VPOM)

Each month one Vestry member is the Vestry Person of the Month (VPOM). The role of the VPOM is to serve as the point person for our combined interaction within the Holy Comforter community and the Vestry’s canonical role and responsibility in promoting the spiritual well-being of our parish.

For the month of March 2025, the VPOM is Kerry Gilpin.

Kerry has been a member of Holy Comforter since 2002. In his second year on the Vestry, he serves as the chair of Buildings & Grounds Committee and as a co-chair of the Creation Care Committee. With his wife, Deborah, and their two adult children, Gabriella and Liam, he also attends Temple Rodef Shalom. Deborah is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Gabi works with young children on the spectrum, and Liam is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in computer science. Kerry is also a member of the Choir and regularly attends both the annual parish and men’s retreats at Shrine Mont, where he loves to lead nature walks.

If you have any comments, questions, or are in need of pastoral care, please do not hesitate to reach out this month’s VPOM Kerry Gilpin.