Who is Eligible to Serve on the Vestry?
According to the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, Canon 11, Section 4: Only lay persons who are confirmed adult communicants in good standing of the church, as defined in General Convention Canon 1.17., shall be eligible for election as Vestry Members of such church. However, regardless of eligibility of a person for election, no person shall be elected at a duly convened congregational meeting to consecutive full terms on a congregation’s Vestry or Vestry Committee.
So what does this mean in plain English?
“Confirmed Adult Communicant in good standing” means the following:
You are age 16 or older.
You have been baptized and confirmed in the church, and we have your baptism and confirmation duly recorded.
You are active in worship, and have received communion at least 3 times this year.
You have been faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God (meaning you are active and intentional about your participation in the life of the church and are known to the treasurer of the church). Furthermore, this Canon states that you can only serve one consecutive full term (3 years) on the Vestry.
Alix Coolidge
I was born and raised in North Carolina but the Middleburg area has been my home for over 23 years. I am a cradle Episcopalian, married to Richard. Our children Sam and Sophie were raised at Trinity Church. I have served on the Trinity Vestry, Stewardship, Altar and Flower Guilds, headed up Outreach and served twice on the Trinity Search/Discernment Committee.
I am a full time mom and sell Real Estate locally when I have time, as well as serving as President of the Middleburg Library Board. I love my church and my church family and am humbled to be asked to run for Vestry. It will be an honor to continue to serve Trinity as we move forward into a new chapter with Jonathan at the helm. I am excited for our future!
Daniel Leger
Daniel lives and resides in The Plains, Virginia with his twin daughters, Emerson & Finley, who attend eighth grade at Powhatan School. He has been an active parishioner at Trinity since shortly after moving to the region from New York 7 years ago. Daniel makes his career in the asset management business where he works as a Managing Director for MGG Investment Group, a private lending firm based in New York. Prior to joining MGG, Daniel worked at Akre Capital Management in Middleburg, Virginia beginning in 2013. Daniel received his doctorate in political philosophy and international relations from The University of Notre Dame in Indiana and his BA from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.
Laurie Volk
I am honored to be considered for the vestry of Trinity Church. I have been a member of Trinity for over thirty years and attend the eight o’clock service. Over the years I have been involved with various Church activities. Most recently, I was the 2020 Stable Tour Chairman, the first year the Stable Tour was to be cancelled because of a pandemic. Last spring I completed the four-year Education for Ministry (EfM) program at Emmanuel Church, Middleburg. I also was a member of the recent Discernment Committee and am delighted that Jonathan Adams and his family have joined us at Trinity.
If elected, I will have the time and energy to devote to vestry duties. Professionally, I am winding down my private law practice devoted to international horse sports. My 24-year old daughter, Letitia, was home for the Covid-19 quarantine period, but now is off to work with Teach For America in Las Vegas so my nest is empty again. Outside of church, I serve on the board of an organization devoted to the protection of open space land and the environment and provide pro bono legal services with a non-profit, Kids in Need of Defense.
Because I have been a member of Trinity for many years, I believe I have a good sense of who we are as a Church family. After working with the Discernment Committee to analyze the results from the parish survey, I developed an understanding of what our church wants and needs today. This is a critical time for Trinity and I would like to be a part of welcoming our new rector, assisting with the transition and helping our Church set a course for the future.
Ed Moore
I’m delighted to be asked to serve on Trinity’s vestry. I look forward to working with other members to meet the many new challenges of today as well as supporting our new minister as he and his family begin making Trinity their home.
I have been an active member and volunteer at Trinity for over 23 years. During my time here, I’ve enjoyed teaching Sunday School and volunteering with many children related activities, including renovating the nursery when our children were younger. I was even a guitar player in our own Trinity Rock Band! Having previously served on the vestry, I understand the many jobs and challenges that are required. Professionally, I work as a content analyst for SAGE Publishing in DC., previously from the city but from home for now.
My wife (Margaret) and I were both born and raised in the Mississippi Delta and have made Upperville our home since 1997. Our two sons, Charles (now 23) and Robbie (21), have been baptized and confirmed at Trinity as well as participated as acolytes, and in the Sunday School and Youth Group.
I look forward to serving and can’t wait to see where Trinity’s next chapter takes us.