Our Vestry
According to dictionary.com a Vestry in the Episcopal Church is "a committee elected by members of a congregation to serve with the church wardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church." At St. Martin's the Vestry is a group of individuals who are truly committed to helping our church run smoothly, bring great events and ministries to the congregation, and looking ahead to see what we may need to do in order to not only keep St. Martin's current but also best serve the ever changing needs of our parishioners.
Bryan Coussens, Senior Warden
Senior Warden
Justin Cochran
Justin joined St. Martins a year ago and has enjoyed getting involved in our activities and ministries. His knowledge and understanding of the community have helped us mold how St. Martin's can more effectively integrate with our community.
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Kristen Dahlstrom
Kris has been a longtime member of St. Martins, since 1991. She and her family have been active here since then. She comes onto the Vestry with interest in growing St. Martin's and looking toward a future of community for our congregation.
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Deanna Vihnanek, Junior Warden
Junior Warden
Robert "Bob" Smolik
Vestry Member
Jack Short,Certified Episcopal Treasurer
Jack Short came to St Martin’s July 4th weekend 2017, after shopping for a local Episcopal church for several months. A big fan of a faith based community, good (plentiful) food, and love for animals, St. Martins is a perfect fit!
A career nonprofit professional, Jack works for the Alzheimer’s Association, Stage 773, and has served on several nonprofit boards. As a musician, Jack can be seen filling in on the St Martin’s Organ from time to time, and occasionally plays for musical theatre and cabarets. As the treasurer, Jack frequently often enjoys a lovely excel spreadsheet and graphs.
Originally from Ohio (via St. Clair, Michigan), Jack comes from a long line of Episcopal Church family members. Jack has one fur-baby Janet Vivian, who will never attend Paws in the Pews – by her choice.