St. Mary's Episcopal Church Kansas City, Missouri
St. Mary's Episcopal Church Kansas City, Missouri
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  • Home
  • About
    • What We Believe >
      • The Sacraments
      • The Apostles' Creed
      • The Nicene Creed
    • Visitors
    • Leadership and Vestry
    • Get Involved >
      • Ministries
      • Social Justice
      • Dinner for 8
    • Rinehart Memorial Garden
    • Weddings and Facility Rental
    • History
  • Worship
    • Worship Schedule
    • YouTube Livestream
    • Liturgical Calendar
  • Music
    • St. George Choristers
    • St. Mary's Pipe Organ
  • Newsletter
  • Calendar
  • Donate
    • 2026 Online Pledge Card
  • Contact

leadership and vestry

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The Rev. Dr. Sean Kim
Rector

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The Rev. Robert Hutcherson
​Rector Emeritus

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The Rev. Larry Parrish
​Priest Associate

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Dr. Matthew Christopher Shepard
Choirmaster
​Director of Music

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Dr. Geoffrey Wilcken
Organist

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Ms. Paula Carnegie
Verger

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Mr. Raja Reed
​Parish Administrator
Diocesan Convention Delegate

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Ms. Megan Moore
Choral Assistant
​​Communications Assistant

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Mr. Bryan Atkins
Tech Support

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Mr. Philip Lofflin
Senior Warden
​Term expires Jan. 2027
​Diocesan Convention Delegate

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Mr. Todd Chenault-Wisely
Junior Warden
Term expires Jan. 2028

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Mrs. Sylvia Augustus
Vestry Member
Term expires Jan. 2026

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Mr. Thomas Flint
​Vestry Member
Treasurer
​Term expires Jan. 2028
​Diocesan Convention Delegate  (Alternate)

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Dr. Michael Prucha
​Vestry Member
Term expires Jan. 2026

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Ms. Ruthie Rinehart
Vestry Member
​Term expires Jan. 2028

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Ms. Lenna Taylor
Vestry Member
​Term expires Jan. 2027

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What is the Vestry?
In an Episcopal Church, the Vestry is the elected governing body and legal representative of the parish, responsible for managing its finances, building, and leadership, while also supporting the Rector and the church's mission.  The Senior Warden is the primary elected lay leader, serving as a liaison between the parish and the Rector, presiding over Vestry meetings in the Rector's absence, and playing a key role in the church's leadership and governance.  The Senior Warden is selected by the Rector.  The Junior Warden is an elected lay leader who oversees the upkeep of the building and grounds, and serves as a support to the Rector and Senior Warden, presiding at Vestry meetings in their absence.  The Junior Warden is elected by the Vestry.  All Vestry members are elected by the parish at the annual meeting in January to three-year-terms.

Interested in running for the 2026 Vestry?
On February 1, 2026 after the 10am Mass, the parish will meet for the annual business meeting and elect two (2) parishioners by ballot to the Vestry to serve a three-year term.
* The qualifications to run for the Vestry are: "be a member in good standing and shall have contributed regularly (pledging member) by subscription or otherwise to the support of the Church for at least six months (since August 1, 2025) and shall be conscientiously attached to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Church."
* Vestry members are required to attend monthly in-person meetings (usually the 3rd Thursday of the month) and be actively involved with a sub-committee or other activity/ministry within the Church.
* Additionally, Vestry members are required to attend the Vestry Retreat which will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 9am-5pm.  The deadline to submit your nomination is Jan. 20, 2026.

    Vestry Nomination Form - all information below (except your email and phone number) will be published in the church newsletter with your photograph prior to the Annual Meeting on Feb. 1.

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To the Glory of God and in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary

St. Mary's is a parish of the Diocese of West Missouri, The Episcopal Church, and the Anglican Communion.

Address

1307 Holmes Street
​Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Telephone

(816) 842-0975

Email

[email protected]