Our Vestry

It is the shared responsibility of the vestry and rector to make business decisions for the church and to advance the parish mission. The vestry consists of the Senior Warden and eight members. Each member serves as a liaison for one of the eight commissions. Vestry members are elected by the congregation. Each member serves for three years. The vestry appoints a secretary and treasurer, who meet monthly with the vestry.

The vestry meets each month, every second Wednesday at 7:00pm via Zoom.

We welcome new faces! Please contact us for more information.

Meet the Vestry

SENIOR Warden: Laurie Schoening  

20+ year member of St. Michael’s, 2nd time on the Vestry – primary focus over the years at St. Michael’s has been Outreach – working with various charities in town

Have served as Lecture, Usher, Vestry member, Strawberry Festival co-chair for about 4-5 years (with Nancy Allen)

I am currently employed at a large Property/Casualty Insurance Agency in Carmel, have been there 22 years

Am married to Mike (the original Episcopalian in the family), with two sons and a daughter-in-law, both located in the area


JUNIOR WARDEN/BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Craig meyer 

I'm Craig Meyer and serve as the Junior Warden with responsibilities for the building and grounds at St. Michael's. My wife Sharon and I have been members of St. Michael's for over 14 years. We have a blended family of 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

We are both retired which allows us both to be very active with our grandchildren and in the church. This is my third time serving on the Vestry, previously supporting Christian Ed, Stewardship, and serving as Sr Warden. My skills and knowledge of home repair and maintenance has brought me to now serve as the Jr Warden.

You will usually find me behind the sound board where I try to keep microphone levels even and "host" the live Zoom broadcast of the service. I enjoy my part in keeping the building in shape and the Sunday service amiable for all.


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TREASURER: GREG COWELL

I’m Greg Cowell, St Michael’s treasurer.  My family has been attending St Michael’s for over thirty years.  I have been on the vestry for multiple terms serving as Junior Warden and Treasurer.  This is my second term as treasurer, the first being for several years in the early 2000’s.

My job entails keeping track of the inflow and outflow of St. Michael’s funds.  I pay the bills and update our records monthly.  I report to the vestry during the monthly meeting.  I file property tax statements and create W2’s for non-payroll work.  Any required communication involving finances with the diocese, banks, or suppliers is done by me.

One thing that I do not do is handle incoming funds.  All direct contributions are recorded and deposited by volunteer counters.  Online giving is automatically deposited.  I only see the aggregate figures reported by our bank

The tool that I use mostly is a software package titled Realm.  It is a cloud-based subscription service that we are encouraged to use by our diocese.  It has a professional accounting section allowing us to keep our financial records offsite.

Please see me if you have any questions regarding giving or any other aspect of St. Michael’s finances.

Greg has been serving since 2019.


Worship: Position currently Open

 


christian education: position currently open


communications: Claire Burns

I have been a member of St. Michael's Church since 2007. Over the years I have served on the altar guild and the vestry.  I have also been a member of the Daughters of the King.  I am currently a proud member of the choir and also volunteer as a lector.  I am employed as a quality technician at Telamon Corporation in Carmel and have been there for 15 years.  I live in Noblesville with my grandson Liam.  I am proud to call St. Michael's my spiritual home.


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Family life: Nancy Kinzie

My name is Nancy Kinzie.  I am a transplanted Episcopalian, having attended Methodist and Presbyterian churches in my youth.  I have been a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church for many years now where I have made many friends in the parish.  I have served the church as the Treasurer for 17 years 1983-2000 and again in 2011.  I am a member of the Altar Guild, and I assist during the worship services as an usher and oblation bearer.  I have also served as the onsite nurse at VBS, as well as helping with our Strawberry Festival and Outreach programs.

I have two children, Jodi and Brian who grew up attending St. Michael’s.  I am now enjoying their families including my three grandchildren.  Brian earned his Eagle Scout award from our St. Michael’s Boy Scout troop by coordinating the building of the church swing set. 

I am retired from IU Methodist Hospital where I was the Clinical Nurse Specialist for OB Services.  I attended Michigan State University for my undergraduate degree and Indiana University for my Master’s degree.  I also taught OB clinicals for IU School of Nursing.

I do enjoy traveling to see my children who live in Charleston, SC and London, UK.  I am trying to learn Italian so I can keep up with my granddaughter and her other grandmother.  Beside traveling and learning Italian I also enjoy exploring my family genealogy.

I look forward serving on the Vestry and to coordinating Family Life events for our parish family.


STEWARDSHIP: Jan Carney

I was born in California and raised as a Navy BRAT living in Florida, Virginia, Spain, and Ohio. I have lived in Indiana for many years and raised my three children here in Noblesville.

I earned a Bachelors degree from Miami University in Ohio in Zoology, and later a Masters from Indiana University in Library and Information Science. I have recently retired from working in the Noblesville Schools media centers and department of Technology, and I am truly enjoying retirement.

Over the years here at St. Michael’s I have served on the Vestry, chaired the Strawberry Festival, worked with the children’s choir, directed Christmas plays, and played guitar for Contemporary Services.

I am a cradle Episcopalian and have been a member of St. Michael’s since 1993. My children all attended while growing up and were active in the youth programs. My sons both earned their Eagle Scout rank in the boy scout troop that was attached to our church. My children now live with their families in California, New Mexico and Indiana.


OUTREACH/NEWCOMERS: position currently open