The Vestry
The 11 members of the vestry are elected by the parish and serve as its board of directors and legal agent, working closely with the rector and wardens. Vestry members serve in a variety of ways to help the church meet both day-to-day and long-term challenges.
2018 Vestry
Senior Warden: Joe Dorchack
Junior Warden: Meagan Luhrs
Parish Treasurer: Marty Dunlavey
Associate Treasurers: Priscilla Nied, Eva Pearson, Linda Bolte
Clerk of the Vestry: Adam Baig
Class of 2019: Emily Clark-McHale, Laura Jordahl, Dan TeVelde
Class of 2020: Rich Cancellare, Chris Miller, Priscilla Nied.
Class of 2021: Deb Maue, Jenn Urso, Peter Walters
Junior Warden: Meagan Luhrs
Parish Treasurer: Marty Dunlavey
Associate Treasurers: Priscilla Nied, Eva Pearson, Linda Bolte
Clerk of the Vestry: Adam Baig
Class of 2019: Emily Clark-McHale, Laura Jordahl, Dan TeVelde
Class of 2020: Rich Cancellare, Chris Miller, Priscilla Nied.
Class of 2021: Deb Maue, Jenn Urso, Peter Walters
Vestry Bios
Deb Maue
In January, 1995, I visited St. Christopher's for the very first time, and had the good fortune to sit behind then-office assistant Edith Aldworth, who recruited me to the choir. (No one said "no" to Edith.) Exactly 23 years later, I'm still a member of the choir, and I'm also a chalice bearer and, most recently, an Altar Guild member. This will be my 3rd tour on vestry. The first was during the capital campaign/artchitectural planning for the renovation and addition, and I don't remember much about the second because I had a baby and a toddler at the time. There have been many changes at St. Christopher's over my time here, but it remains a very special place where we all gather not only to worship but to support each other in doing God's work in the world. I'm looking forward to helping to shape the course over the next few years.
Rich Cancellare
Rich has been a member of St. Christopher's since 2001. Over the past 17 years, he has served in a variety of positions within the church; vestry, acolyte coordinator (and trainer), thurifer, chalice bearer, and most recently youth group leader. Rich primarily serves during and attends the 10:30 service, but can occasionally be spotted at the 8am service. His two daughters have both been confirmed here and his youngest was also baptized at St. Christopher's.
Jenn Urso
My name is Jennifer Urso and I attend Wiggle Worship with my husband, Bill, and my 3.5 year old daughter, Bria. After trying a few different Episcopal churches in the western suburbs, we began regularly attending St. Christopher's in early 2014, while we were expecting, as it was important to us that we raised out daughter within a strong Christian community of faith and we really felt at home with a smaller, tightly-knit parish. In fact, Bria was Eric's first baptism at St. C's (and I believe ever) - and she didn't even cry! I've never served on a vestry before, but was raised in the Episcopal church, having been baptized, confirmed and insisting my husband and I get married in the Episcopal Church. Most recently, I served on the Stewardship committee, which kicked off with a series of summer fellowship events and concluded with our annual giving campaign. Having a young family, I'm most passionate about engaging young people in the church (I've loved seeing how much Wiggle Worship has exploded over the past several months) and finding ways for them to stay engaged through high school and into early adulthood.
Peter Walters
I have been a member of St. Christopher's for 25 years. I raised 4 children in this church who are all now well into their adult lives. I am also "Pop-Pop" to four grandchildren, all currently living nearby in Chicagoland. I love the vibrancy and commitment of this church community, and look forward to serving as a member of the Vestry, especially at this particularly exciting time. I have served as a member of the Vestry here twice in the past. I am also Director of the Altar Guild, a member of the choir, a chalice bearer and a lector. My wife, Trish, and I first met at St. Christopher's 25 years ago. We were married at this church 8 years ago, after having fallen in love while co-leading one of this parish's youth groups.
In January, 1995, I visited St. Christopher's for the very first time, and had the good fortune to sit behind then-office assistant Edith Aldworth, who recruited me to the choir. (No one said "no" to Edith.) Exactly 23 years later, I'm still a member of the choir, and I'm also a chalice bearer and, most recently, an Altar Guild member. This will be my 3rd tour on vestry. The first was during the capital campaign/artchitectural planning for the renovation and addition, and I don't remember much about the second because I had a baby and a toddler at the time. There have been many changes at St. Christopher's over my time here, but it remains a very special place where we all gather not only to worship but to support each other in doing God's work in the world. I'm looking forward to helping to shape the course over the next few years.
Rich Cancellare
Rich has been a member of St. Christopher's since 2001. Over the past 17 years, he has served in a variety of positions within the church; vestry, acolyte coordinator (and trainer), thurifer, chalice bearer, and most recently youth group leader. Rich primarily serves during and attends the 10:30 service, but can occasionally be spotted at the 8am service. His two daughters have both been confirmed here and his youngest was also baptized at St. Christopher's.
Jenn Urso
My name is Jennifer Urso and I attend Wiggle Worship with my husband, Bill, and my 3.5 year old daughter, Bria. After trying a few different Episcopal churches in the western suburbs, we began regularly attending St. Christopher's in early 2014, while we were expecting, as it was important to us that we raised out daughter within a strong Christian community of faith and we really felt at home with a smaller, tightly-knit parish. In fact, Bria was Eric's first baptism at St. C's (and I believe ever) - and she didn't even cry! I've never served on a vestry before, but was raised in the Episcopal church, having been baptized, confirmed and insisting my husband and I get married in the Episcopal Church. Most recently, I served on the Stewardship committee, which kicked off with a series of summer fellowship events and concluded with our annual giving campaign. Having a young family, I'm most passionate about engaging young people in the church (I've loved seeing how much Wiggle Worship has exploded over the past several months) and finding ways for them to stay engaged through high school and into early adulthood.
Peter Walters
I have been a member of St. Christopher's for 25 years. I raised 4 children in this church who are all now well into their adult lives. I am also "Pop-Pop" to four grandchildren, all currently living nearby in Chicagoland. I love the vibrancy and commitment of this church community, and look forward to serving as a member of the Vestry, especially at this particularly exciting time. I have served as a member of the Vestry here twice in the past. I am also Director of the Altar Guild, a member of the choir, a chalice bearer and a lector. My wife, Trish, and I first met at St. Christopher's 25 years ago. We were married at this church 8 years ago, after having fallen in love while co-leading one of this parish's youth groups.
Vestry Nominations
Every year, St. Christopher’s promotes nominations for Vestry, seeking 3 new members to serve
3-year terms beginning in January. Also needed to fill are one vacancy left by the retiring Senior Warden, who is succeeded by the Junior Warden.
For more information on vestry nominations, and to fill out a Vestry Nomination Form, please download the PDF file below.
3-year terms beginning in January. Also needed to fill are one vacancy left by the retiring Senior Warden, who is succeeded by the Junior Warden.
For more information on vestry nominations, and to fill out a Vestry Nomination Form, please download the PDF file below.
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