NEW VESTRY ELECTION DATES: NOVEMBER 16-23

The elections for the Vestry, our church’s lay (volunteer) leadership body, will take place online the week of November 16, 2025. The new vestry will be installed in January 2026. All eligible voters are encouraged to participate in the election! 

How do I nominate a candidate?

If you would like to nominate a candidate, please contact the Vestry Nomination and Election Committee at vnec@tfcanglican.org by Sunday, September 7. Please keep your nominations confidential, as nominees’ qualifications (e.g., must be a member and confirmed, regularly attend Sunday worship services, and financially support the body) must be verified before they are asked if they are willing to stand for election.

Who is Eligible to Vote?

An eligible voter is defined as one who is:

  • A member of TFCA (with proof of baptism on file) 1

  • Not a member of another church 

  • At least 16 years-old.2

  • Known as a regular worshipper at TFCA.

  • Known as a regular contributor to TFCA.3

Parishioners who meet these requirements will receive an email by October 25, 2025 confirming they are registered as eligible voters. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact the Vestry Nominations & Elections Committee at vnec@tfcanglican.org 

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  1. As of May 2022, new members must complete the Church’s membership class or confirmation class.

  2. 16-18-year-olds who are part of a contributing household do not need to make individual contributions.

    1. Members 19+ are expected to make at least one contribution of any amount in order to be eligible to vote.

  1. A regular contributor makes a financial gift of any amount to the Church’s operating fund or debt reduction fund during the 12 months preceding the Vestry Election.

    1. To be eligible to vote in November 2025, a financial gift must be received between October 1, 2024, and September 31, 2025.

    2. Cash contributions should be placed in an envelope with the member’s name so they can be appropriately recorded.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION
What if you have questions about the requirements to vote?If you have questions about the requirements, please contact vnec@tfcanglican.org.

What do you do if you believe you meet the eligibility criteria to vote but don’t believe you received an email confirming that? First, check your junk or spam folder within your email client. If you still can’t find an email, contact vnec@tfcanglican.org.

What do you do if you don’t have access to the Internet and/or an email address? If you are an eligible voter who is unable to access the Internet and/or receive email and need an alternate means to cast your vote, please contact vnec@tfcanglican.org and we can work with you to try and accommodate your situation.