How is the Church of Our Saviour governed?
The members of each Episcopal parish elect a group of lay persons to the Vestry, which functions much like a Board of Selectman does at the Town Level (and perhaps more harmoniously!). The Vestry controls the operation of the parish and makes the day-to-day decisions needed to carry on the mission of the congregation. Its meetings are open to all members of the congregation, though only those elected may vote. Each January, an annual meeting (akin to Annual Town Meeting) is held to elect the Vestry and set the overall budget for the coming year. Occasionally, major decisions that go beyond the scope of the Vestry’s responsibility are also made at this meeting. It is open to all members, 16 years of age or older, who are worshippers and contributors of record.
