Vestry (St. John's, Bedford)

The Vestry of st-johns-bedford serves as the governing board for the parish, managing its temporal affairs and supporting the rector.

Roster

• Senior Warden: Marsha East
• Junior Warden: Christopher Ey
• Clerk: Kate McNeely
• Treasurer: Winston Burks (non-vestry member)
• Members: Betsy Thomas, Shannon McGuirk, Rhetta Watkins, Craig McCrackin, Martha Nowlin, Philip Baker

Governance & Resources

The vestry operates under the Constitutions and Canons of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia and the Bylaws of St. John's. Key resources include:

• Diocesan Mission Action Plan
• Vestry Oath, Job Descriptions, and Vestry Papers
• Rector's Letter of Agreement
• Vestry Person of the Month Duties

Minutes Archive

The vestry maintains monthly meeting minutes from March 2023 through June 2026 (excluding February 2026 due to a vestry retreat).