Finance Committee
Develops annual budget to recommend to Vestry; During year the Accounting Warden continually reviews income and expenses of parish against the budget; The committee is charged by the Vestry to oversee parish investments and report on earnings and recommend changes in investment policy and disbursement of funds; The Wardens of the parish are always members of the Finance Committee; The Rector serves ex-officio on the Finance Committee.

Stewardship Committee
Inviting and facilitating conversation about a deeper theology of stewardship; Design and implement annual parish-wide Stewardship campaign of time, talent, treasure, and creation; Work with Finance Committee to provide pledge and giving information toward the development of the annual budget.

Property Committee
Works with Rector and Vestry in the oversight, maintenance, and repair of St. Paul’s property (buildings and grounds); Works with those whom St. Paul’s contracts for maintenance and repair of property; Works with the Accounting Warden and Finance Committee with respect to property operation (e.g. utilities) and maintenance and repair costs; Works with the Whiteland Montessori School and other groups with respect to leasing, renting, or using St. Paul’s property.

Mission/Outreach

Established in 1973, the Missions Trust Fund was created to provide financial support for mission outreach giving.  The Trust serves persons, groups and organizations for the purpose of lessening the burdens and/or improving the condition of the community, a subset of the community, or individuals. Only the interest earned from Fund investments is eligible for distribution.  The Trustees of the Missions Trust Fund are the duly elected members of St. Paul’s Vestry.

The Missions Trust Screening Committee is comprised of the Rector, a Vestry Member, and a parishioner (non-Vestry) elected annually by the members of the church.  Each quarter the Committee proposes a list of worthy recipients and submits the list to the Missions Trustees (i.e. the Vestry).  A two thirds majority vote of the Trustees is required for grant approval. 

Over the last 12 months $11,900 was distributed among the following grant recipients: 

Bridge of Hope

CFS Scholarships (2 recipients)

Chester County Food Bank

Community Volunteers in Medicine

Doctors Without Borders

Episcopal Relief & Development for Haiti

Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children

Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester

Christian Formation
Work with Clergy in developing Christian Formation programs for children, youth, and adults at St. Paul’s. This includes possible topics/themes, guest speakers, curriculum and other resources; Help recruit, train, and support: Church School educators, youth group leaders, and facilitators for Adult Christian Formation classes, workshops, and events.