Committees are formed within St. Paul's to assist in carrying out our mission to know God and allow us to reveal God to others. Committees are normally chaired by members of the vestry and consist of parish members.
The Vestry are the elected leaders of the parish, responsible for determining the policies, mission, and budget of the congregation and for communicating with the congregation about the goals, concerns, and functioning of the church. The 12 members of the Vestry are elected to three-year terms, staggered so that four new members are elected at each Annual Parish Meeting. The vestry meets the 3rd Sunday of each month at 12 noon. Minutes of the vestry meetings are posted in the fellowship hall or via email from the parish administrator. Copies are available upon request.
What will I be doing? Each of the parish committees is described below.
Is any special training required? No, but each committee requires particular gifts and graces.
How much time will it take? The time varies from committee to committee. Most will have a monthly meeting and, in addition, time devoted to special projects or meetings pertaining to the committee's unique mission.
I'm interested! If you would like to be considered for service on one of the parish committees, please mark your interest on the Time & Talent sheet when you return it. For more information on any of the committees, please contact the Senior Warden or contact the committee chairs directly.
The members of the Vestry are:
Vestry Officers
| Position and Description | Officer Name |
| Senior Warden | Brian Hodges |
| Junior Warden | Brad Smith |
| Clerk | Sandra Van Hoose |
List of Vestry Members (Grouped by Term Expiration Date)
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Joyce Arnold | Candy Dials | Jane Belanus |
| Brian Hodges | Kathy Meyer | Lucas Connolly |
| Kim McMillan | Carol Sharp | Liddell Hobin |
| Brad Smith | Sandra Van Hoose | Jeff Lesser |
Committees
Committees have been formed to carry out the mission of Saint Paul's. Each is chaired by a member of the Vestry and each has some positions available for members of the parish at-large.
 | Stewardship: Stewardship campaign, pledges on time, talents, education, year-round emphasis, etc. |
| Projects (Candy Dials): Pancake Supper, Chili Supper, Spaghetti Supper, calendar planning, execution planning, advertising, etc. |
| Outreach (Carol Sharp): Deacon activities linkage, Second Sunday offering distributions, special programs, Haiti, communication to parish, fund raising as needed, St. Paul’s KC breakfast support. |
| Congregational Development (Sandra Van Hoose): Activities to strengthen parish, coordinate with the Diocese of Kansas, welcome Bags, name tags, newcomer welcome dinners, welcome letter, welcoming procedures, greeters. |
| Finance and Administration (Jeff Leser): Budget, investments, operating funds, represents treasurer in his absence, insurance, counters, Diocesan compliance, Annual Audit, leads Finance Committee, parish education. |
| Education: Sunday School, Youth and Adult Education, Communication with parish, Scholarship, Confirmation. |
| Pastoral: Reaching into the congregation, Eucharistic visitors, Tracking/Ministry of elderly/shut-ins, prayer chain. |
| Parish Life Programs: FIST, ECW, Happy Bookers, Welcome Picnic, fellow-ship breakfasts, website. |
| Lay Worship (Brian Hodges): Link with leaders of acolytes, choir, altar guild, ushers, lay readers and provide support as needed. |
| Facilities: Increase linkage to communities by increased use of our facilities as appropriate, policies for use, staffing of building as necessary during events. |
| Mutual Ministry Review: Provide leadership for developing action plan and implementing Vestry recommendations. |
| New Project Development: Work to develop new projects to increase income and to strengthen Parish life. |
| Columbarium (Kathy Meyer): Request information and space. |