Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Aptos, CA
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The 2025 Vestry

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Susan Von Schmacht, Phil Jackson, Anne Baker (Jr Warden), Tom Butler (Sr Warden), laine Chapman, Laura Caldwell, Mother Erika Essiem, Liz Lindsley, Wendy Stevens, Peter Goodman, John Melvin (photo credit Phil Jackson)
2025 Vestry Officers
The vestry is led by a Senior Warden (appointed by the rector) and a Junior Warden (elected by the vestry). The two wardens keep a pulse on parish life and support the rector in nurturing the vitality and health of the congregation. Other vestry officers are the clerk, who keeps records and takes minutes of the meetings, and the treasurer, who oversees the financial and budgeting process.
  • Senior Warden: Tom Butler
  • Junior Warden: Ann Baker
  • Clerk: Kathy Butler 
  • Treasurer: Nelson Crandall​​
2025 Vestry
​The vestry is the governing body and vision bearers of the congregation. They work with the rector to discern God’s will and provide oversight for the church, its ministries and its staff. Vestry members are parishioners elected by the congregation at the annual meeting for a three-year term or "class."

​Class*                   Vestry Member                      Team                   
Class of 2025:    Anne Baker                            Jr. Warden 
Class of 2025:    Liz Lindsley                           Internal Ministries Support Team
Class of 2025:    Susan von Schmacht           External Ministries Support Team   

Class of 2026:    Tom Butler                          ​ Sr. Warden (Internal Ministries Support Team)
Class of 2026:    John Melvin                         External Ministries Support Team
Class of 2026:    Elaine Chapman                 Internal Ministries Support Team

Class of 2027:    
Laura Caldwell
Class of 2027:    Peter Goodman
Class of 2027:    
Phil Jackson ​
Class of 2027:    Wendy Stevens
​

*Members serve through December 31 of the year of their "class."   

See our parish By-laws for more information. See the Vestry Meetings page of the website for more information about when and where the vestry meets, and for the most recent vestry meeting agenda and materials.
​FULL NOTICE of 2024 Vestry Election 
Vestry Nominating Petition Form (use this form to add a candidate to the ballot of the next vestry election by petition)
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The Episcopal Church of ​St. John the Baptist
Aptos, California

ADDRESS
​
125 Canterbury Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
OFFICE HOURS
​
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
​Mon. - Thurs.

​TELEPHONE

831-708-2278

Email

Office Manager: [email protected]​
Rector (Priest): [email protected]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
​
Sundays, 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, in person & online
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, in person & online
Mondays, 4:30 p.m., Evening Prayer, online
Mon-Fri, 10 p.m., Compline, online
Fridays, 12 p.m., NoonTime Prayer, in person

​See Virtual Worship & In Person Worship pages for more information.
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission & Values
    • Interim Rector
    • Assisting Clergy
    • Staff
    • Vestry
    • Joining St. John's
    • Our History
    • Campus Development History
    • Parish Survey 2022
    • Our Church Structure >
      • Anglican Communion
      • The Episcopal Church
      • Diocese of El Camino Real
  • Rector Search
  • Worship
    • Bulletins
    • 8:00 Sunday Service
    • 10:30 Sunday Service
    • Weekday Services
    • Music Ministries
    • Serving in Worship
    • Virtual Worship
    • Sermons
    • Sacraments & Life Events >
      • Memorial
  • Facilities
    • Building & Grounds
    • Our Campus
    • Operations
  • News & Events
    • Announcements
    • Events & Happenings
    • eNews
    • Calendar
  • Outreach
    • Community Youth Program
    • Helpful Shop
    • Advocacy
    • Local Outreach
    • Global Outreach
  • Parish Life
    • Pastoral Care
    • ECW
    • Hospitality
    • Small Groups
  • Formation
    • Children & Youth
    • Adult Formation
  • Documents
    • Vestry Meetings
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Committee Charges
    • Financials