The Vestry

The vestry is made up of ex-officio and elected members.

Canon Lynsay

Chair of Vestry

An ex-officio appointment as Lynsay is the rector.

Lizzie Finlayson

Rector’s Warden

Holds an ex-officio seat on vestry. The rector’s warden is appointed annually by the rector for a term of up to three years.

Maddie Thurlow

People’s Warden.

Holds an ex-officio seat on vestry. The people’s warden is elected by the congregation for a term of three years.

Ken Elliott

Treasurer.

Holds an ex-officio seat on vestry. The treasurer is elected annually by the congregation.

Ken also serves on the Aberdeen & Orkney diocesan finance committee.

Jane
Selwyn-Bailey

Lay representative to Diocesan and General synods.

Holds an ex-officio seat on vestry. The Lay rep is elected by the congregation for a term of three years.

Cassandra Smith

Cassie is the alternate lay representative to Diocesan synod.

Holds an ex-officio seat on vestry. The Alternate Lay rep is elected by the congregation for a term of three years.

Irene Wells

Vestry Secretary

Irene is elected as a member of vestry by the congregation for a term of three years.. Her appointment as secretary is made, annually, by the vestry members.

Paul Woodburn

Fabric Convenor.

Paul is elected as a member of vestry by the congregation for a term of three years.

Colin Champion

Elected Member.

Members are elected by the congregation for a term of three years.

Sue Roberts

Elected Member.

Members are elected by the congregation for a term of three years.

Derek Whatling

Elected Member.

Members are elected by the congregation for a term of three years.

Derek also serves as a diocesan trustee of St Andrew’s cathedral Aberdeen.

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