1307 North Main Street P.O. Box 416 Mount Airy, Maryland  21771  

301-829-0325

The Vestry is the lay governing body of the parish consisting of seven persons elected by the congregation at the Annual  Parish Meeting currently in January of each year.  Officers are Senior and Junior Wardens, Registrar and Treasurer.  The Senior Warden is the Rector's warden, and is chosen by the Rector. The remaining officers are chosen by the vestry from among the members of the vestry or the congregation at large.  The Vestry members  normally serve a three year term.  Members of the Vestry must be Members in Good Standing of the parish.  The Vestry is responsible for the financial and administrative business of the parish.  The two Wardens act as executive officers and spokespersons for the Committee and should be contacted if the priest cannot be reached for an emergency.  The Vestry meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.  Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to members of the congregation.  Vestry members serve as liaisons to the following parish standing committees:  

• Worship Committee

• Christian Education / Church School

• St. James' Thrift Shop Board

• Stewardship Committee

• St. James' Nursery School Board

• Buildings and Grounds (Operations)

• Finance Committee

• Ministries & Newcomers

• Outreach Committee

Current St. James' Vestry Members: