519 Oak Grove St.
Minneapolis,
MN 55403
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The Cathedral Chapter
Although St. Mark's has a large and active congregation of regular members, it is more than just a parish church.  As the Cathedral of the Diocese, it is in many ways a "second home" for all Episcopalians in Minnesota - the official "seat" of the Bishop of Minnesota, a host for many diocesan events, and a symbol of the Episcopal Church in the City of Minneapolis and the entire State.

Because of this larger role, St. Mark's governing body is also somewhat different than that of a normal Episcopal church.  That body is officially called "the Chapter," and it includes the Bishop of Minnesota and lay and clergy members elected by the Diocesan Convention or appointed by the Bishop, as well as the Dean of the Cathedral and members elected by the Cathedral congregation from among its members.  The entire Chapter meets quarterly, usually in January, April, July, and September.  Between those meetings, the Dean and the Chapter members who are elected from St. Mark's congregation (officially called "the Executive Committee," but often informally referred to as "the Vestry") meet monthly, except in August, to manage the temporal affairs of the Cathedral.  Meetings of both the Chapter and the Executive Committee normally are held on the third Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m., and they are open to all members of the Cathedral, unless reasons of confidentiality require an "executive session."

Cathedral Chapter

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Cathedral Wardens
Wardens are vestry members chosen to serve the parish in a special capacity.

Wardens (both junior and senior) can either be elected or appointed, depending on local parish or diocesan canons. At Saint Mark's, the Wardens are chosen by the dean and approved by the members of the parish. They serve as a liaison between the rector and the parish.

The Senior Warden is viewed as the "highest ranking" lay person in the parish.  The Junior Warden becomes Senior Warden after one year.

 

Cathedral Executive Committee
Members of the Executive Committee of the Chapter, elected from the membership of St. Mark's:

Helen Hansen, Senior Warden
Bob Lennie, Junior Warden
Larry Swandby, Treasurer

Janet Balej             Dick Cisek
Barbara Clark        Dennis Fenster
Arlene Goter           Mark Harris
Catherin Henne     Peggy Larson
Cindy Lennie          Jane Lund
Rich Maier              David Olson
Sandra Penning    Lynette Reini-Grandell
Georgianna Smith

Chapter Members
Members elected by Diocesan Convention:
Mr. Douglas Shambo
       Staff at St. Clement’s in St. Paul (Elected 2008)

The Rev. Devon Anderson
       Minneapolis, MN (Elected 2008)

Ms. Katie Hardy 
       Member at St. Stephen's, Edina (Elected 2007)

The Rev. Penelope Warren
       Supply and Interim Priest (Elected 2007)

The Rev. Paul Rider
       Rector at St. John's, Mankato (Elected 2006)

Mr. Doug Orville
       Member at St. Bartholomew's, Bemidji (Elected 2006)

Member appointed by the Bishop of MN:
Sara McGinley
       Gethsemane Church, Minneapolis