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St. Philip's Episcopal Church

205 E. Moore Street, Southport, NC, 28461

910-457-5643

P.O. Box 10476; Southport NC  28461



St. Philip's Vestry


St. Philip's Vestry is composed of 12 members elected by the congregation for three year terms. The vestry is the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation, to support the church's mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources (through delegation to the Ministry Boards) and finances.





Senior Warden - Susan Chase

Junior Warden - Al Snell



2022-2024 – Vestry

Michele Barkalow                                                                                 

Margaret Bearden                                                                        

Susan Chase     

Geoff Gersen                                                                                                                              


2023-2025 – Vestry                                                                                                                               

Craig Allan                                                                                        

Dorothy Stachowicz Haviland                                                                                       

Rick Pearce                                                                                                                 

Al Snell



2024-2026 – Vestry                                                                                                                               

Bill Happer                                                                                        

Ross Lively                                                                                      

Paul Bailey                                                                                                                

Marygrace Barber

Treasurer - Bob Fuchs                                                                                       

Clerk - Lorraine Beamer


Safety and Security:

Safety and Security Ministry members develop and aid in implementation of policies and procedures directed to the health and safety of parishioners. Responsibilities include defining procedures and training for medical emergencies and malicious intruders at the church, defining safety requirements for the buildings and ensuring required medical equipment is available.

Vestry Executive Council

   The Vestry Executive (VEC) is comprised of the Rector, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer, and one other Vestry     member appointed by the Rector. VEC assists the Rector in the efficient running of the parish. 

     Current members of VEC are:

     Fr. Eric, Susan Chase, Al Snell, Bob Fuchs and Paul Bailey


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