Vestry

Wardens & Vestry of St. George’s Church

The Wardens and Vestry comprise the first and often the most visible line of the laity’s leadership in the parish.

Tending to “things temporal”, the Vestry works within the structure of the Canons of The Episcopal Church, the Canons of the diocese, and NYS law to oversee the parish property, collection and disbursement of funds and the calling and care of a Rector.

Wardens provide Vestry leadership, preside over parish affairs in the absence of a Rector, facilitate communication within the parish and often act as a bridge between a Rector and the congregation.

Both Wardens and Vestry members give sacrificially of their time, talent and treasure, basing their work on a broad foundation of prayer, worship and stewardship.

Wardens are eligible to serve two consecutive two-year terms. Vestry members are eligible to serve two consecutive three-year terms.

Wardens

David Kennison		2nd term expires 2026
Paul Smigelski		1st term expires 2027

Vestry

Carol Gaige	2nd term expires 2026
Gloria Kishton	1st term expires 2026
Michael Todt	Partial term expires 2026
Jeffrey Wengrovius, Finance Chair	2nd term expires 2027
Kevin Decker	1st term expires 2027
Jerry Trant	1st term expires 2027
Alyssa Carlson	1st term expires 2028
Robert Paska	1st term expires 2028
Kimberly Polner	1st term expires 2028

Each Warden and Vestry member has a direct area of responsibility as head or member of a committee. They organize the resources within the Vestry, the congregation and the community to achieve their goals.