The Slate of Vestry Candidates for 2024
The Annual Meeting for 2024 is October 6. That day, we will have one service at 10a with the business meeting and parish meal to follow. One of our business items is to elect three vestry candidates who serve three year terms. The Vestry is made up of members of the parish who ensure that the parish has a rector, that the rector has all things needed to function, that the church building is cared for, and funds are properly administered. Each year, the Vestry appoints a Nominating Committee, typically composed of the three members whose terms are ending. The Nominating Committee proposes new candidates for Vestry. Those candidates are then confirmed by the Vestry and put before the congregation for a vote.
This year, we are blessed to have three excellent Vestry candidates:
Jennifer Bryan (Incumbent)
I am running for a second consecutive term for the vestry, on which I currently serve as corporate secretary. I have been a member of St. Paul’s for about 15 years, and have sung in the choir for at least a decade. It is an honor to work with the clergy and fellow vestry members to further St. Paul’s mission. To provide a little background, I have a B.A. in history from Loyola University Maryland, an M.A. in history from the College of William and Mary, and a Ph.D. in history from the University of Maryland, College Park. I am Head of Special Collections & Archives/Archivist at the U.S. Naval Academy. Special Collections & Archives houses Nimitz Library’s rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and other documents as well as the academy’s official records. It would be a privilege to continue to serve the parish as a member of the vestry.
Karen Royer
Karen is a lifelong Marylander, having been baptized and married at St Anne’s in Annapolis and confirmed at St. Martin’s in the Field in Severna Park. Karen has a BA in math from Goucher College and a MS in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins, and worked for Westinghouse and G.E. Space Division. Karen says “While my family (Bob, John, Jim and Mark) and I are members of Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, my love for the 1928 Prayerbook brought me to St. Paul’s in 2001. As a member, I have participated in Bible study, altar duty, Women’s Guild, and ushering duties, and have also attended Synods in 2005 and in 2010, both in Georgia. The Anglican worship, historic faith, and a congregation that truly seeks to live the Gospel ring true at St. Paul’s, and I am honored to be part of this congregation.”
Ken Sabel
Ken has been a member of St Paul’s since 2019 and is a retired federal employee with a background in IT and human resources. He served on the board of directors for Colonial Players for six years, four years as publicity director, and two years as president. He is a graduate of University of Maryland Baltimore County with a BA in history.