The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia 100th Annual Convention

100th Annual Convention

Michael Parish, St. Mark’s, Fincastle I have broad experience and knowledge of Episcopal Church affairs, especially at the parish and diocesan levels. I'm currently a member of the vestry at St. Mark's, Fincastle, and a delegate to the diocesan convention. Experiences in previous dioceses include parish vestry member, parish senior warden, parish treasurer, bell choir member, parish search committee, parish delegate to diocesan convention, and diocesan lay delegate to general convention (unfortunately could not attend due to a corporate relocation). The knowledge and experience I have accrued through my church roles, in combination with that of my corporate managerial background and military experience, have provided me a demeanor and basis well suited to the Standing Committee for addressing issues of ordination, clergy discipline, real property, and advice for the bishop.

Martin Siebken, St. John’s, Waynesboro I have been a member of St. John's Waynesboro for over 27 years. During that time, I have served in many capacities; youth leader, vestry, search committee member, and I sing in the choir. I am also an EFM graduate and I co-mentor a group in Waynesboro. For many years my time at Convention was spent with the youth at Y@C, but the past couple of years I have served as a delegate to our annual convention instead. Each of these experiences has helped me grow spiritually and has been integral in my faith journey. I also feel they have rounded my working knowledge of the Episcopal church and have prepared me to serve on the Standing Committee. Thank you for your consideration.

Anitra Webster, St. John’s, Lynchburg Leadership positions in a variety of local and state wide organizations: Currently Secretary to the Board of Trustees and various board committees of the Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg; Past president, current board member Rotary Club of Lynchburg; Past President and current magazine editorial committee Virginia Forestry Association; Past President of Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council; Past Vestry member of Lynchburg’s St. John’s Episcopal Church; small business owner/manager for over 25 years. I hope to bring these management skills and experiences to the fore when dealing with issues that may come before the Standing Committee to assist in making judicious, practical decisions.

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