Introduction The Vestry Nominating Committee has canvassed for candidates for the Class of 2026. After discussions, prayer and discernment they are pleased to present four candidates who have agreed to stand for election to the four available positions. Elections will take place at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 9:00am, Cox Hall, and will include a special Coffee Hour. Vestry terms are three years and will begin in February 2024. Candidates must have met the eligibility qualifications as shown overleaf. We are very grateful to the Vestry Nominating Committee for their work and to all the candidates who have agreed to stand for election in service of their church. Biographical information is presented here for your information.
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Who is Eligible to Serve on the Vestry? According to the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, Canon 11, Section 4: Only lay persons who are confirmed adult communicants in good standing of the church, as defined in General Convention Canon 1.17., shall be eligible for election as Vestry Members of such church. However, regardless of eligibility of a person for election, no person shall be elected at a duly convened congregational meeting to consecutive full terms on a congregation’s Vestry or Vestry Committee. So what does this mean in plain English? “Confirmed Adult Communicant in good standing” means the following: • You are age 16 or older. • You have been baptized and confirmed in the church, and we have your baptism and confirmation duly recorded. • You are active in worship, and have received communion at least 3 times this year. • You have been faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God (meaning you are active and intentional about your participation in the life of the church and are known to the treasurer of the church). • Furthermore, this Canon states that you can only serve one consecutive full term (3 years) on the Vestry.
A prayer for those who serve on our Vestry and for those seeking election to the Vestry Almighty and everlasting God, you have given the gifts of leadership and service to those in your Church who guide the care and keeping of our parish. Be present with those who serve on our Vestry and those seeking election to the Vestry, that their committed hearts may be fixed upon you. Grant them wisdom to notice the cares and concerns of this community, trust to follow your guidance when answers are not easy, and the knowledge and love of you to be ever-present in their discussions and decisions. Through Christ our Lord we offer our prayers to you. Amen.
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Vestry Nominations Katherine Lane Armfield I grew up in Middleburg and moved back with my husband (Chet Fannon) and children (Kingsley and Chester Fannon) 16 years ago. We have attended Trinity for 12 years. Both of the kids participated in the acolyte program and I have been involved with Trinity Village. We have enjoyed being a part of the Trinity community and I look forward to working with the vestry.
Teresa Ann Condon I’m sincerely honored to be asked to serve on Trinity’s vestry. As a Trinity Upperville neighbor, I have been an active member and volunteer at Trinity for more than 20 years. My husband Britton and I were married here in 1999, and our children Blythe and Forbes were both baptized, confirmed and raised at Trinity, where they also participated in Sunday School and the Youth Group programs. During my time here, I’ve enjoyed teaching Sunday School, chairing the Christmas Auction and volunteering with multiple varied related activities. Having previously served on the vestry, I understand and appreciate the challenges and time that are expected as a vestry member. I am a full-time mom and I currently own and operate a busy field sports apparel company. I’m also a long time member of the Upperville Garden Club. I regularly attend a Bible Study program and enjoy being a Trinity reader on Sundays. I deeply love our church and our community and I’m eager to further serve Trinity Church.
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Bradley J. Gable I am a lifelong Episcopalian, and I have been a member of Trinity Upperville since 2005. I previously served as Treasurer of our church. I have been a board member of the Diocesan Missionary Society for over 10 years. Our church and community are important to me and my family. Trinity is a wonderful place, with wonderful people. The building blocks are in place for many years of service to our parishioners, our community and one another. I look forward to working with and for the family of Trinity.
Mary Guest Looney (Mary Elizabeth Guest) Thank you for asking me to serve as a vestry member at Trinity Church, it t is truly an honor. I grew up over the mountain attending Christ Church in Millwood, VA. My husband, Gregg, and I along with our children have been attending Trinity Church for about 20 years. Owen, Andrew and Henry served as acolytes when younger. In the early days we attended the 10:30 and participated in different family oriented functions at the church. We found between sports and kids we weren’t as involved but every so often. In the last couple of years, we have become more involved with the church and finding it to be our home. I enjoy attending the 5:00 service, reading at the service, attending the sunrise service and volunteering with Gregg for the family picnics. Having worked in Admissions at Foxcroft for 11 years, I am happy conducting mock interviews for eighth graders looking to attend an independent school. I work every so often at J McLaughlin in Middleburg, and enjoy playing tennis, pickle ball and walking with friends. I look forward to being more involved and seeing where I can be of service.
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