The elected body of officers and vestry members of Christ Church formally meet with the Rector on a monthly basis to discuss the overall direction of Christ Church, to review and allocate funding sources and expenditures and to proactively address the needs of the parish and the community.
Vestry members typically serve a three year term.
Current vestry members include
John Messina-
John has been a member of Christ Church since 1998 when he married Bonnie Shepherd, a life-long parishioner. John grew up in the Catholic Church where his father had been a deacon. In his young adulthood, John lost his way and stopped attending services. Upon his return to faith, he attended a service at Christ Church where he felt so welcomed that he decided to join the congregation. John and Bonnie continue to raise their family here at CCQ. Last year, John was asked to be a co-warden and felt happy to accept. Having been an electrician and being in the construction industry for over 37 years, he glad offers his services to assist with decisions about the building and also any other area of the Church that may need attention.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Clifford -
Betsy retired as a Pastoral Associate in the Roman Catholic Church in 2016. She immediately acted upon a desire to affiliate with the Episcopal Church. She found a warm, diverse community in Christ Church and she was received into "the Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement" by Bishop Alan Gates in March 2017. She immediately obtained certification as a Lay Eucharistic Visitor. Along with being asked to become Clerk of the Vestry, Betsy also heads our Outreach Committee and sings in our choir.