All Saints’ vestry is responsible for the business affairs of the parish and represents the congregation in every area of decision-making. Meetings are held at 4:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month and are open to all members of the church.
Vestry members are elected at the annual parish meeting from a list of candidates presented by the vestry nominating committee made up of outgoing vestry members. To be eligible for election, a person must be at least 18 years of age and a communicant in good standing. The vestry is composed of 18 people serving staggered three-year terms.
The senior and junior wardens of the church are selected from and elected by the vestry. All Saints’ ministries are led by parishioners with the support and guidance of clergy and other pastoral and program staff members. Vestry members oversee areas of ministry that may include committees, projects, or task groups and other ad hoc arrangements.
These areas usually include Christian social ministries, buildings and grounds, adult formation, youth ministries, children’s ministries, parish life, pastoral care, personnel, finance, stewardship, and worship. In addition, parishioners serve as endowment trustees, cemetery trustees, and memorial committee members.
Meet the 2011-12 Vestry
Elizabeth Robertson
Sr. Warden
All Saints’ Member since 1975
Recent Parish Activies Include:
Multiple Annual Stewardship Canvasses; chair in 2007; Co-chair and co-founder of the Guild of the Good Shepherd, which offers hospitality in the form of simple receptions for families and friends after funerals and memorial services; Threads Governing Committee member and volunteer; Wednesday afternoon book group (also known as the “Jezebels”); Baptismal banner maker (for 25 plus years); Y’all Saints’ Cookbook committee; Representative to Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) Board; Centennial Strategic Planning Committee; chaired parish life sub-committee; Eucharistic Minister.
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
Over the years, I have worshiped with three All Saints’ rectors and have had many opportunities to serve the parish and ultimately to enrich my own faith. Coupled with the experience gained from two terms on the vestry and two years as junior warden in the 1990’s, I have historical and institutional knowledge that can help to put situations of the parish in perspective. I am a cradle Episcopalian and All Saints’ is my long term faith community. It is where Al and I were married and where our now grown children were baptized and confirmed. I plan to be buried here. I will do all that I can to support this parish. I am an optimist by nature.
Elizabeth would also like you to know:
An EFM graduate, and a recent retiree, I welcome the opportunity to work. Participating in the process to bring our current rector to All Saints’ gave me a strong sense of the place that All Saints’ holds in the national church. We are indeed a blessed community of faith. It is important that we continue to challenge each other to seek and serve God through this parish.
Winifred Davis
Jr. Warden
All Saints’ Member since 1960
Recent Parish Activies Include:
I have served on the Endowment Committee and as its chairman for several years. I am a substitute at Threads, a member of the Good Shepherds, St. Luke’s Chapter and the Women’s Bible Study. In the mid 70’s I was on the vestry and junior warden.
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
I have broad experience in the community through boards and other volunteer work. Most of my committee work has been on Finance and Investment Committees. I enjoy working with people to find new and better ways of accomplishing goals. At All Saints’ I would like to find more ways to reach out to our neighborhood and to further strengthen the ties that bind us as a congregation.
Winifred would also like you to know:
While I am not a ‘cradle’ Episcopalian, my grandparents came to All Saints’ in 1917 and as a child I ‘visited’ several times a year. As a teenager I was often part of the youth group and in college I became a member. Tread and I were married at All Saints and our three sons were baptized and confirmed there. All Saints’ is our church home and I want it to continue to be the wonderful place that welcomes all God’s children and sustains them in life.
Hank Harris
Clerk
All Saints’ member since 1990
Recent Parish Activities Include:
Usher Captain for 9:00 a.m. service, 7th grade Sunday school teacher, elementary Sunday school teacher, member of the stewardship committee annually, former board member of Covenant Community.
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
All Saints’ has a wonderful number of organizations, groups and constituencies. Having been a part of many of them, my favorite part of the job would be to help build at the small group level so that each parishioner has one place at All Saints’ he or she calls home. Otherwise, I would attempt not to throw a wrench into the well-oiled good Christian home that All Saints’ has become for all of us.
Hank would also like you to know:
Most of the clergy have told me that I need to build on my resume of good works if I hope to pass by St. Peter. Otherwise, I will be up the River Styx without a paddle.
Carl Anderson
All Saints’ Member since 1993.
Recent Parish Activities Include:
I have served as an usher at the 11:15 a.m. service since 1996. I became captain of an usher team in 2002. I continue to serve in that position. I have also served on the Stewardship Committee for the last four years. Along with Lisa Lowman, we co-captained the stewardship calling teams in 2008. I have participated in other activities such as foyers at All Saints’, but have highlighted those that I have consistently performed.
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
I am organized, analytical, attentive, and empathetic. I am blessed with a deep and strong faith and a close, loving family. From both my faith and family, I draw strength and support. I have served on the board of directors of my homeowners’ association for eleven years. I have served as president of the homeowners’ association for nine of those years. During that experience, I learned the importance of consensus-building when dealing with an organization that has limited resources (monetary and human) and many competing demands on those resources.
Carl would also like you to know:
My parents raised me and my brother as Episcopalians. I am an Eagle Scout. My family moved to Atlanta from Connecticut in 1979. I graduated from Marist School. I received a degree from Davidson College, where I majored in history and studied in Germany. I obtained a law degree from Mercer University and practice business litigation law at Hawkins & Parnell, LLP. My partner, Jerry Byrd, and I reside in Morningside. We have a large extended family, with which we are very involved. We enjoy traveling and spent our last vacation visiting cathedrals, castles, and monasteries in northern Spain, which strengthened our understanding of our faith and traditions.
Robert Ball
"I have a strong desire to serve the congregation and community of All Saints’. We moved from Atlanta in 1998 and returned in late 2006, so my involvement at All Saints’ has been limited over the past 10 years, which makes me appreciate what we have here and not take it for granted. I have prior vestry experience, having served during a time of great change at All Saints’. I run a high tech start-up and am comfortable with the church management aspects of vestry service. I am also collaborative by nature and appreciate the dynamics of a church such as ours. Finally, I am a ‘cradle’ Episcopalian, so I value the traditions of the church (and our being and remaining part of it). I am blessed to have a wonderful family to support me and provide perspective (and grounding) during my term on the vestry."
Recent parish activities:
Vestry: 1994-1998 (Finance Committee Chair, 1996-1998); Kanuga Committee: 1988-1992 (Co-Chair, 1992); Usher: 1990-1998, 2006-; Lay Reader: 1992-1998.
Robert has been a member of All Saints’ for a total of 15 years (1986-1998; 2006-present).
Diane Barber
All Saints’ Member since 1974.
Recent Parish Activies Include:
Most recently, my husband, David and I co-chaired the 2009 Stewardship Committee. In addition, one might find me during the week sorting and folding tiny clothes at Threads; bringing a pound cake and assisting the Good Shepherd’s at an All Saints’ funeral; helping the very talented Flower Guild; or insulating our Habitat House. I have also enjoyed years of Foyer Group fellowship and just recently joined St. Luke’s Women Chapter. My yummiest job was testing and tasting for Y’All Saints’ Cookbook.
Strengths and skills I offer the vestry:
Because of the many hats I have worn at All Saints’ and through God’s grace I am prepared to devote my energies and time for the next 3 years (vestry term) to help guide our parish to continue our ministries and enrich our beautiful campus.
Timothy Frilingos
All Saints’ Member since 2004
Recent Parish Activies Include:
Youth Sunday School teacher; organizer of Parents with Young Children Foyer Group; Stewardship Committee; Arts Theology; Neighborhood Outreach; EfM; Morning Run; Novel Theology; Men’s Supper
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
As All Saints looks towards uncertain times our leadership will have to be creative in solving problems and utilizing all of our resources. Working in cultural organizations with limited budgets, I have been skillful in creating and finding inexpensive solutions. I am open to new ideas and interested in innovation. I also posses the ability to think practically when weighing all options.
Timothy would also like you to know:
I have a passion for sharing the gospel and would like to see All Saints become an even greater part of Atlanta’s spiritual landscape. In order for this to happen, we must use our strengths as a parish to be a welcoming place for those searching for a home. I believe that if everything we do supports this goal, from our ministries to our foyer groups, from our guilds to our adult and youth programming, our efforts will be rewarded, not necessarily through larger numbers or more pledges, but by fulfilling our promise to be a community full of love, grace, and hope.
Greg Giornelli
All Saints’ Member since 1990.
Recent Parish Activities Include:
In recent years my parish activities have included teaching Sunday school, enthusiastic attendance at Kanuga, and the occasional men’s poker night.
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
I would bring to the Vestry an appreciation for diverse viewpoints; a willingness to put in the effort to get things done; and whatever useful skills arise out of careers in private law practice, criminal prosecution, community redevelopment (East Lake Foundation), city government (under Shirley Franklin), and now nationally-oriented non-profit work with Purpose Built Communities.
Greg would also like you to know:
I am excited to be nominated for the Vestry despite being married to a former Senior Warden and knowing full well all that is involved. I’m not much for the whole talking and planning and visioning thing, but if there’s room on the Vestry for a worker bee who enjoys getting things done, then I might be useful.
Elizabeth M. Hale
All Saints’ Member for 23 years.
Recent Parish Activities Include:
During most of the years that my three sons were part of the Sunday School Program, I taught their Sunday School classes and helped out with Kanuga. This was a wonderful experience, and an excellent way to get to know many members of our church community. I served for a time on the Board of the Covenant Community. For several years my only commitment was getting our sons to church on time for their acolyte responsibilities. Most recently, I have begun tutoring The Gurung family from Bhutan, which probably benefits me more than them, but is a very important ministry for All Saints’.
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
What I would most like to contribute to All Saints is the knowledge and experience that I have gained from years of service to organizations in our community. I have served for 12 years, six of those as Secretary, on the Board of Camp Sunshine, an organization that runs programs for children with cancer. I have served on many levels, from room parent to annual fund chair to parent club chair, for the schools my sons attended: Trinity, Schenck, Woodward, Westminster, and Lovett. I served on the Board of Trustees of The Schenck School. For 17 years I have volunteered in many capacities, including as co-chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, for the Forward Arts Foundation. And for as many years I have been serving on the Student Aid Foundation, reading and deciding on college loan applications for young women.
Elizabeth would also like you to know:
From growing up at St. Paul’s in Winston-Salem, to attending a tiny church near Davidson College, to my involvement at St. Luke’s before I met Sheffield, to the many years at All Saints’, the Episcopal Church has been an important part of my life. I am especially grateful to All Saints’ for the many and varied contributions it makes to our city, for the intellectual and spiritual education it has provided, for the role played in helping us rear our children, and for the community of friends we have found here. I would very much appreciate the opportunity to show my gratitude, and to help the church continue its good work, by serving on the All Saints’ Vestry.
Scott Hayes
Attending All Saints’ since 2002
Recent Parish Activies Include:
I have been very active in several All Saints’ committees and groups over the last several years, including serving as Refugee Sponsorship Committee Co-Chair, serving on an Usher Team, the Greeter’s Guild, and the Junior Children’s Church teaching Sunday School to 4-year olds. I have served for several years and continue to serve on the Stewardship Committee, the United Thank Offering Committee, the Community Grants Committee and the Refugee Ministry Advisory Board. In addition, I enjoy participating in various All Saints’ Parish Life events, such as Foyer Groups, Wednesday Night Suppers, Parish Picnic, Kanuga Weekend, Volunteer Day, GALAS and the Parents with Young Children group.
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
My career in banking and corporate finance has given me strong business and leadership skills that would serve me well as a member of the vestry. But I believe it’s my passion for All Saints’, my enthusiasm and my energy that will help me make a special contribution to our church.
I have been an active member and a leader in other organizations, such as Human Rights Campaign, Atlanta Games Bid Committee, MEGA Family Project and Action Cycling Atlanta. As a result, I have the ability to lead when leadership is needed and I don’t hesitate to jump in with both feet when other leaders need folks to help with the hard work to be done. Through my professional experience, I have learned that effective communication, team work, strong organization skills, and initiative are keys to success, and I would apply those same skills to service on the vestry.
Scott would also like you to know:
I have been actively involved at All Saints since I first visited this parish with my partner, Scott Porter. It happened to be “Celebration of Ministries” Sunday almost seven years ago and we were immediately impressed with all that the church had to offer and its many, diverse programs. It inspired us to immediately sign up for the newcomers’ class and the refugee ministry tutoring program. The church has remained a very big part of our life ever since. Our beautiful daughter, Caroline, was baptized at All Saints’ in November 2006, and we are enjoying watching her grow up in the church. All Saints’ has truly given so much to my life, and I welcome the opportunity to give back to it any and every way I can.
Chuck Konas
Has been attending for over 25 years; wife Leila and he were married here in 1985.
Recent Parish Activities Include:
I have been an usher, taught Sunday school, and worked on stewardship committees. I was a regular Kanuga attendee when our children were growing up, and have been an active St. Mary’s husband; Youth Christmas Tree helper and variety of other volunteer opportunities including working on Habitat Houses.
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
Broad experience in real estate development, construction project management, and property management.
Chuck would also like you to know:
My wife Leila was born and raised at All Saints’ by her parents Sug and Pat Patton; and we have raised out two sons Charlie (21) and Jack (18) here. All Saints’ has obviously been a large part of our lives and I hope to be able to serve on the vestry.
Geoff Pope
Geoff and wife Carmen have been members at All Saints’ for 14 years. They began attending in 1995 and went through the confirmation process in 1996.
Recent Parish Activities Include:
Growing in Faith Together (GIFT), 2006-2009; 11th grade Sunday school teacher, 2008-present; Canvass team, 2007 (caller), 2008 (church assembly speaker); Disciples of Christ in Community (DOCC), 2002-2003; Meals on Wheels, 1997-present; Chair –Public Policy Network (in formation).
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
I think my biggest asset would be that I recognize the power of a strong community of faith and very much want to promote the continued development of such a community. Aside from my commitment to fostering a community, my career as an attorney representing a remarkable variety of individuals and families facing extraordinary challenges has taught me to work with many different types of people in all sorts of difficult circumstances. In addition, my profession requires effective verbal and written communication, but most importantly requires me to be a problem-solver for clients.
Geoff would also like you to know:
Several years ago, my wife Carmen and I committed to move from “attending church” at All Saints’ to making All Saints’ a central part of our lives and the lives of our two children. In part because of our church’s inclusiveness, we already have a fascinating faith community with many different perspectives and life experiences. My hope is that I could help strengthen and promote the development of our community.
Kathy Roberts
All Saints’ Member since 1991.
Recent Parish Activities Include:
Sunday School Teacher for the last 11 years: 11-12th grade, 9-10th grade, and 7-8th grade; J2A Pilgrimage chaperone to Scotland, Greece and Spain; Atlanta Inner City Mission trip chaperone; Youth Group leader for 5 years; Co–led Teen Support Group; Confirmation Sponsor for several kids; Young Adult/College Ministry for 4 years; Member, St. Mary’s Chapter; Church Picnic Committee – in charge of children’s games; Women’s Retreat participant; Co-Leading Women’s Retreat March 2011; Kanuga Children’s Saturday volunteer; All Saints’ Softball Team; Covenant Community dinners; Committee/participant for All Saints’ Fun Run; Women’s Bible Study; Couples Workshop; Welcoming Committee; EFM 1 year.
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
After teaching several levels of Sunday School, serving as a youth group leader, chaperoning 3 pilgrimage trips overseas and one mission trip in Atlanta, and leading a Teen Support group in the 90′s, I feel that I am in touch with the youth of the parish and understand their needs. I am also an elementary school counselor with a Masters in Community Counseling. I love working with young people to help them recognize and claim the gifts God has given them. Having had the opportunity to participate in several pilgrimages, I would also love to be a part of bringing elements of the transformational journey of pilgrimage to the adult population.
Kathy would also like you to know:
I have a daughter, Emma Pattison, with developmental delays. I have learned so much about differently-abled people through the gift of my life as Emma’s mom. I feel that I could be a great resource for including people with different abilities into the life of the parish and honoring this valuable and loving population.
Sloan Smith
Sloan has been a member of All Saints’ for more than 10 years
"I have professional, community, and non-profit experience that would allow for various contributions to the vestry. I appreciate and am inspired by diversity found in the Episcopal Church, and am one who works well in such an environment for collaborative solutions. My passion for All Saints’ is deepened each day by the many wonderful ministries where I have been exposed and involved, and especially by the people of our parish that make them all happen. I have particular insight into the Children’s Formation Program as a committed volunteer, and will continue to support our efforts to have our children and youth programs excel and establish deep roots for many years to come."
Recent parish activities:
"I have enjoyed and been blessed with the opportunity to serve in a number of ministries and programs here at All Saints’. My time in recent years has been spent supporting the work of Chuck and the Children’s Formation Program as a Sunday School teacher, Creative Team co-chair, Junior Children’s Church Leader, and Children’s Formation Coordinator for Ages 2-4 for 5 years, and Vacation Bible School volunteer. Past involvement includes work with our social ministries with specific focus in refugee ministry working in a variety of volunteer roles including the Sudanese Sunday School Program in Clarkston, Georgia, a volunteer and supporter of THREADS and Covenant Community. Our family also participates and volunteers in support, Karol Kimmel Children’s Choir."
Sara Ann Vaughan
All Saints’ Member since 1999.
Recent Parish Activities Include:
My husband, Woody, and I are the Kanuga Chairs for 2010 Kanuga. I will be serving on the Communications Subcommittee of the All Saints’ 2020 Committee. Last year, I acted as a facilitator for several Focus Groups of parents of young children that met in connection with the Strategic Thinking Group’s project. I have served for many years on the Altar Guild and the Baptism Banner Guild. I teach Sunday School and serve as a Greeter for the K-5th grade children. For many years I compiled and edited the meditations for the Lenten Booklet.
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
As a former banker, then lawyer and now mother of three, I have a very strong work ethic and, apparently, boundless energy. I am resourceful and a creative problem-solver, and I am always willing to do what is needed to “get the job done.”
Sara Ann would also like you to know:
I am passionate about All Saints’ and have been involved in all aspects of the church – children’s ministries, retreats, parish life, communications, and lay participation in services. It is important to me to be a part of and feel connected to the church and its members, and the best way personally to do that is to be involved in many aspects of the church. This church means so much to me and I would be honored and thrilled to serve on its Vestry.
Jere Wells
All Saints’ Member since 1984.
Recent Parish Activities Include:
I have most recently served the parish as a lay reader, and specialize in passages involving unpronounceable names and tortuous syntax. I have also served as a Sunday school teacher for 7th and 8th grade and as a discernment committee member.
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
My experience as an educator (currently English teacher and assistant headmaster at Westminster) provides an array of skills and perspectives that can translate well to church service and leadership. In many ways, a church is like a K-12 school, from mission (education and support) to relationship management with a wide range of constituents. More specifically, some of the work I do at Westminster focuses directly on Christian education and religious formation. I have also served on the boards and advisory committees of several non-profits, both civic and educational (including board chair of a national organization), and am very familiar with issues of institutional governance.
Jere would also like you to know:
Two things: My wife and I are members of the Compass Rose Society, which is an expression of our interest in world missions. I believe that our commitment to “go and do likewise” (Luke 10:37) includes both local and global service. An avid reader across a wide array of subjects, I have a particular interest in books focused on Church and religious history, faith development, and the relationship between faith and service.
Comer Yates
All Saints’ Member since 2008.
Recent Parish Activities Include:
I am currently in my second year of co-teaching a Rite 13 class. Previously, I have taught the New York Times adult class and sixth grade children’s class.
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
I have a background and I am very interested in children’s education, both in academic and faith-based settings. Our school worked in partnership with All Saints’ when the church was engaged in a tutoring program at CW Hill Elementary School; therefore, I have an appreciation and understanding for the church’s ability to affect change beyond the church’s membership as well.
Comer would also like you to know:
In addition to my family’s currently benefitting from the church, I feel at home here as it is my understanding that my great aunt was the first Sunday school teacher, my grandmother was an early member of the vestry, and my father and a number of other family members were baptized and were members of All Saints’.
Martie Edmunds Zakas
All Saints’ Member since 1991
Recent Parish Activities Include:
Currently I am chair of the Finance Committee and have served on the Finance Committee for 4 years. I also was a Sunday School teacher for many years, chaired and cochaired the Rite 13 Dance parties in 2003 and 2007, served on a special task force (to review options at Tate Hall), have been a volunteer at Meals on Wheels, served on the Board of the Child Care Center and generally have been an active member of this church for 18 years.<
Strengths and skills I can offer the vestry:
My husband Dennis and I are raising our 4 children (Page and Virginia who are 19, Ned who is 15 and Cabell who is 11) at All Saints’, so know well the youth program and community at All Saints’. We are committed to this parish and congregation and appreciate the diversity of this church and its commitment to outreach in the community. In addition to my commitment to All Saints’, I believe that I bring a good understanding of how the parish relates to families through its various programs. I also bring financial, strategic planning and governance skills which I believe can be helpful.
Martie would also like you to know:
I am one of the “cradle to grave” Episcopalians. I have served on a number of other non-profit boards, including Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University, Randolph College, St. Jude’s Recovery Center, and Georgia Trust. I am honored to serve on the vestry, and welcome the opportunity to learn more and contribute to this special parish and congregation.
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