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Vestry

The ministry of the Vestry at St. Michael’s includes strategic governance and fiduciary responsibility. The expectation is that the Rector with the Vestry leadership  will lead the parish to be a relevant, welcoming and Christ centered place. Many members are involved in other areas of interest, but the focus of this ministry is to lead the leaders of the church. Each vestry member identifies a ministry in which they will participate as a liaison between the committee work and the strategic goals.

The goal of the vestry is to help our ministries stay focused and get the support the need to succeed.  Currently we are working on new strategic goals and marketing ourselves better within the Carmichael and Sacramento communities. It is the role of the Vestry to keep the church fiscally healthy. We meet regularly to discuss and identify opportunities of growth, areas of concern, and areas to celebrate! We want to help all members grow and spread the gospel to those who have not yet experienced it.

Nomination Form

2024 - 2025 Vestry

Tammy Murray — Senior Warden
Greg Dewey — Junior Warden
Chris Chamness — Clerk
Sue Davis — Member
Elizabeth Dolezal — Member
Mary Ellen Ferguson— Member
Suzanne Phinney — Member
Renée Pierce — Member
Lee Robbins — Member
Todd Stone— Member
Dawn Wright — Member
Holly Yue — Member

2024 Diocesan Delegates

Sue Corbin
Sr. Tina Francesca Ferriot
Kate Muris
Tammy Murray
Suzanne Phinney
Renee Pierce
Holly Yue

Annual Meeting – February 2, 2025

Every year in January or February we meet as a congregation to take a look at the state of our church.  Each ministry of the church submits an annual report.  They are collected and presented to the congregation in preparation of the annual meeting.  At this meeting, we elect our upcoming vestry and our diocesan delegates.  We also present our financials for the past year and present the budget for the next.  Thank you for joining us for our 2024 Annual Meeting and please mark your calendars for the 2025 Annual Meeting – February 2, 2025.

2023 Annual Report

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World Café Summary

We want to thank everyone who participated in the World Café’s. We are also very grateful for our leader and Senior Warden, Tammy Murray. Doug Davy, Jr. Warden, wrote a summary of the suggestions. Thank you so much Doug! The next steps will be to gather into goal groups with members who are invested in the ministry of each goal to review the summary and data in order to suggest a set of objectives to work toward completing the goals. This is truly exciting work!

Again, thank you all for your time and suggestions. They are greatly appreciated!

World Café Summary

Tammy Murray

Senior Warden

I view serving on vestry as an opportunity to give back to St. Michael's. I have previously served as a member on vestry and was also Senior Warden. My involvement in the life of the parish also includes Altar Guild, EfM and fundraising. I have facilitated and participated in team building activities and strategic planning over the years for St. Michael's. It would be an honor to serve St. Michael's vibrant congregation once again in this way.

Greg Dewey

Junior Warden

Cindy and I are new to Sacramento and are delighted to make St. Michael’s our church home. We were very active at our previous churches in Denver and LA and want to become more involved at St. Michael’s. The service, community and outreach mission of the church resonate with me. I recently retired from an academic career as both faculty and administration. I have extensive experience in strategic planning, program development, grant writing, fundraising, financial management and communications. I have been particularly involved in community engagement and have experience working collaboratively with non-profits.

Chris Chamness

Clerk

I am blessed to be a lifelong Episcopalian and love what St. Michael's offers in religious services, educational ministries and community outreach. I am a retired military logistics officer with an MBA degree. As a practicing attorney at law, I advised small businesses and start-ups as well as starting my own small business in 1988. I served as a Vestry member from 2019 to 2021 as well as Stewardship Committee Chair and found the duties to be very fulfilling.

Sue Davis

Vestry Member

I am a long time, active member of St. Michael’s serving in our outreach ministries and in regular Worship services. St. Michael’s is a community that has enriched my life for many years. I would like to give back by serving on Vestry. My career was in education, and I have served as a facilitator for meetings and groups.

Elizabeth Dolezal

Vestry Member

When I was searching for a church home eight years ago, St. Michael’s spoke to me for two reasons: First, because of its values of Social Justice, Outreach and Inclusivity, and second, because of the variety of opportunities it provides for worship. In my case, the Contemplative services have given me the setting in which to feel God’s presence. Because of the joy this practice has brought me, I would like to give back to the Church through service on the Vestry. My professional background included 34 years as an Administrator in State Government, primarily in the Human Resources field. Since retirement, I have spent my time in a variety of volunteer activities, traveling with my husband and enjoying my grandchildren.

Mary Ellen Ferguson

Vestry Member

St. Michael’s has been my church home for over 40 years. I believe I can bring some positive energy to the vestry as they undertake this next phase of building with the newly developed goals, objectives, and strategic plan. I have a professional background in administration and accounting and have worked in several church offices and our Diocesan office. I have also served as a delegate to several conventions including the ones that elected bishops. I believe my professional and service background will all greatly aid in my work on vestry. I look forward to serving this congregation and God in this way.

Suzanne Phinney

Vestry Member

As a long time and committed member of St. Michael’s, I have served on the Vestry twice before. Each time I served as the Senior Warden. During my career I served on multiple Boards and Commissions. I was a facilitator / moderator for the League of Women Voters and I have been on the Diocesan Board of Trustees and Diocesan Property Committee. I have a strong love for and understanding of our church and my prior experience will aid in my service of our congregation.

Renee Pierce

Vestry Member

I am a committed, active member in the St. Michael's community. I served as a leader in various capacities, including as Senior Warden at the height of the Pandemic and shutdowns. I demonstrated an ability to lead with a love of service and Evangelism in my time on Vestry, as well as on the Bishop Transition, Stewardship and Fundraising Committee's.

Lee Robbins

Vestry Member

I am newer to the community at St. Michael’s and have felt spiritually invested in the future of our church. I have been involved in worship and outreach ministries and wish to be a part of growing our membership and community. I have over twenty years of experience in social work, social justice and social change agencies that I feel will be helpful in my service on vestry.

Todd Stone

Vestry Member

St. Michael’s has been an important part of my life since my youth, I was confirmed here in 1970 and we have baptized all of our children here. I have also been involved in the local community for several decades and was President of the Board of River City Food Bank. As a real estate investor and CEO of a 2nd generation company, I have experience in real estate, finance and business organization that will be beneficial to my service on vestry.

Dawn Wright

Vestry Member

Tyson and I moved to the neighborhood two years ago, and St. Michael's has welcomed us warmly from our first day. It has been a joy to participate in the life of a vibrant church that provides so many ways to love God and care for our community and one another. I have served in lay ministry and church leadership in some form or another since I was 19 years old, and I'm so grateful for this opportunity to serve St Michael's now. When we aren't at church, Tyson and I keep busy as the owners of a consulting company working in healthcare information technology, a 1959 fixer-upper that we are slowly turning into a suburban farm, and two adorable herding dogs that keep us on our toes.

Holly Yue

Vestry Member

Since joining St. Michael’s almost four years ago, I have been involved in a number of our ministries. When I was asked to consider joining vestry, I considered it prayerfully for a few weeks and God said yes! This service is not new to me. I spent multiple terms on the vestry at my previous church, St. Luke’s, and liked having a voice in decision making on the mission committee there. Having been an engaged and productive member of many committees over the years I have learned a great deal about working with others in “the way of love.” My heart is for youth ministry, social justice, outreach and the environment and I often find myself in the role of fundraiser and other creative endeavors.

2024 Diocesan Convention Registration Open

Links to the following documents may be found here:

  • Call of Convention
  • Convention Schedule at-a-Glance
  • House Rules
  • Governance Nomination Instructions
  • Resolution Instructions
  • Keynote Speaker Info
  • 2024 Congregational Range Sheet
  • Important Convention Dates and Deadlines
  • Filing Alternate to Delegate Form
  • Filing Alternate Vacancies Form
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