Church Vestry
What is the Vestry? Originally the word referred to the room where the priest would put on his vestments, at which time local laity would meet with him to discuss the affairs of the parish. Later, the word came to refer to the leaders, instead of the room.
St. Philips Church
THE SERVANT LEADERSHIP OF THIS PARISH OF THE DIOCESE OF VIRGINIA
| Reverend | Title |
| The Right Rev. Peter J. Lee | XII Bishop of Virginia |
| The Right Rev. Shannon S. Johnston | Bishop Coadjutor |
| The Right Rev. David C. Jones | Bishop Suffragan |
| The Rev. David Knight | Interim Rector |
| The Rev. William S. Wells, Jr. | Priest in Residence |
Vestry Classes
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | Louis Dabney | Willie Bennett, Sr. Warden |
| Alvin Dyson | Dr. William Jones | Gwendolyn Jallah |
| Russell Menefield | Robert Martin | Dr. George Thomas |
| Al Orendoff | Nathaniel Guthrie | Frank Saunders, Jr. Warden |
Servant Leadership of the Church
| Melvin Cabble | Sexton |
| Clairmonte Carroll | Financial Administrator |
| Dr. Alexander Corbett, III | Parish Griot |
| Sheree Ford-Dudley | Director of Music |
| Rita Foster | Sanctuary Dancers Director |
| Delores Gilpin | Parish Secretary |
| Walter Hammond, III | Treasurer |
| Vinston Harris | Security Specialist |
| Michael Hoggard | Choir Musician |
| Gwendolyn Jallah | Director of Youth Ministry |
| Kay Lanier | Health Advisor |
| Nathaniel Lewis | Master of The Grounds |
| Murrieal Orendorff | Newsletter Editor |
| Beblon G. Parks | Diocesan ECW President |
| Debora Johnson Seabrook | Audio Minister |
| Dr. George Thomas | Theologian in Residence |
| Dr. Inez Tuck | Director of Contemplative Ministries |