The Vestry is the legal representative of the congregation with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. At Saint Matthew's, twelve parishioners are elected to serve as regular vestry members on a rotating three-year term of office. Vestry members are elected at the annual parish meeting held in January. In addition to these members, the presiding officer of the vestry is the rector, and there are two wardens. The senior warden leads the parish between rectors and is a support person for the rector. The junior warden has responsibility for maintaining the church property and buildings. A treasurer and a secretary (or "clerk") also serve. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church's mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances.You may contact Saint Matthew's Vestry by email here.