
Nurture and Challenge Your Spirit
a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts

WARDENS & VESTRY
Planning ahead for a bright future

Wardens are elected by the parish and serve as the chief liaison persons between the parish and the Rector assisting the Church in fulfilling its mission.
GOD'S GRACE WILL LET US FOLLOW
Christ's example of dauntless courage
OUR VESTRY

PATRICIA ANDERS
WARDEN

KATHARINE NEWHOUSE
WARDEN

GEOFF POPE
CLERK

KAREN KASPER
TREASURER

DEEDEE BEDFORD
MEMBER - 2026

RICK BRITTON
MEMBER - 2026

SARAH LARSON
MEMBER - 2026

MARYANN TAPIRO
MEMBER - 2027

SUE LUPO
MEMBER - 2028

DOUG PARSONS
MEMBER - 2028

LINDSAY SMITH
MEMBER - 2028

BARBARA SORENG
MEMBER - 2028
At Saint John’s, two co-wardens actively participate in all aspects of parish life, supporting the Rector, addressing issues, and planning ahead to achieve parish goals.
As members of the Vestry, the wardens collaborate with the Rector to prepare meeting agendas, take turns presiding over monthly meetings, and guide the Vestry in fulfilling its leadership and management roles. These roles include planning and budgeting, organizing events, and maintaining clear communication with the entire congregation. Wardens at Saint John’s are elected annually and may serve a maximum of three consecutive years in the same position.
In the absence of a Rector, the wardens act as the primary communication link with the diocese. They also ensure the continuity of Sunday worship and oversee the administration and maintenance of the parish’s properties.