Vestry’s Covenant to the Congregation of Saint Anne Episcopal Church Adopted August 26, 2007
The vestry strives to articulate and nurture the parish’s vision of who God is calling us to be.
• We welcome and include all people who seek God here and incorporate the gifts and talents each offers into our collective vision.
• We promote and celebrate the diversity of our congregation and seek to represent all our members’ views.
• We creatively seek out innovative ideas and best practices as to how we can answer God’s call.
• We strive to be inspired leaders who look for God in the world around us.
The vestry dedicates itself to the faithful stewardship of our parish.
• We serve the members of our parish who have entrusted us to help them carry out the mission God has given us.
• We prayerfully seek consensus on how to support the needs of our parish.
• We are accountable for the decisions we make concerning the spiritual, physical, and financial care of our parish.
• Individually, we give generously of our time and treasure and model stewardship for others.
The vestry commits to honest, two-way communication with all members of the parish.
• We will listen with open hearts and minds to all comments and concerns expressed.
• We will actively seek out and understand all aspects of issues raised and offer constructive solutions that look forward towards God’s call.
• We will convey a positive and consistent message through our communications, facilities, and ministries to our members, visitors and community.
• We will communicate positively and respectfully and avoid defensive, confrontational language and gossip.
