Vestry - Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

The Vestry is compromised of the Dean/Rector and a group of laypeople elected by the parish who supervise and sustain the finances, facilities and grounds of the cathedral and help give direction and guidance to the ministries of Saint Mark’s. The Vestry also includes a representative of the Bishop and “Diocesan members” who are members of other parishes in the Diocese of Olympia. Click here to view frequently asked questions about the Vestry.

Meetings

The Vestry meets once a month, usually on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Meetings typically occur in Diocesan House. For an interim time, meetings will be in person in Leffler House. Vestry meetings are open to the public. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about Vestry. Please write to Erik Donner with questions, or for the Zoom link to join the meeting: edonner@saintmarks.org.

Mutual Ministry Goals

Mutual Ministry Goals help guide the work of the Vestry and parish for the year and are intended touch every aspect of our common life. Click here to view the 2024 Mutual Ministry Goals.

Additional Resources

- 2024 Strategic Plan (adopted in 2024)
- Healthy Communication in Community — guidelines for communication norms in our shared congregational life (adopted 2023)
- Statement of Lament and Commitment to Action — (adopted 2021)

Connect

Email questions to vestry@saintmarks.org.

The Rt. Rev. Phil LaBelle

Bishop of Olympia

The Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle is the Ninth Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. The Diocese elected Bishop LaBelle on May 18, 2024, and he was Consecrated and Ordained on September 14, 2024. Bishop LaBelle previously served as rector of St. Mark’s Church in Southborough, Massachusetts. During his time in the Diocese of Massachusetts, Bishop LaBelle co-led the Mission Strategy Committee, served on Executive Committee and Diocesan Council, and directed the Fresh Start program. He co-founded Southborough Neighbors … Read More

The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason

Dean and Rector

Steve was called to Saint Mark’s in 2012 after serving churches in his native state of Arkansas. He was ordained a priest in 2004. His educational degrees include Bachelor of Science from the University of the South in Sewanee, TN (1987); Doctor of Medicine degree from University of Arkansas (1991); Master of Divinity from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas ,(2004). Steve practiced medicine for more than 20 years as family doctor and hospice/palliative care specialist before turning … Read More

Greg Hamm

Senior Warden

Elected February 2023 Term ends February 2026 Standing Committees:

Phillip Haas

Junior Warden for Finance

Elected February 2024 Term ends January 2027

Julia Logan

Junior Warden for Facilities

Elected February 2024 Term ends January 2027

Peter Snyder

Junior Warden for Stewardship

Elected February 2023 Term ends February 2026 Standing Committees:

Lynne Cobb

Treasurer

Appointed January 2022 Standing Committees: Facilities, Finance, Stewardship

Canon Valerie Reinke

Bishop's Representative

Valerie is the Canon Missioner for Faith Formation of the Diocese of Olympia. She comes to the Office of the Bishop from Grace Episcopal Church, Bainbridge Island, where she worked for five years coordinating their Children & Families Ministry. She is the author of a curriculum for 2nd- 4th grades, “Storytellers,” that uses children’s books as a jumping off point for discussing Christian values and scriptural teachings. She was part of the leadership team that brought Grace’s Summer Day Camp … Read More