Much is written about the role of a vestry in the Episcopal Church. Grace in the Desert follows canon law as prescribed by the Episcopal Church, USA.

Our Vestry is guided and governed by a constitution and bylaws that set out the preferences decided on by the Parish. Working in partnership with the clergy, members of the vestry are legal agents in the congregation who, with the clergy, provide leadership that envisions the future, and engages others in that vision, empowering all to work together, energizing all in the spirit of accomplishment and exemplifying the vision through ones behavior.

* By-Laws Article V, Section 5: In the event of a vacancy in the Vestry, the Vestry shall appoint a qualified member of the congregation to fill the position until the next annual meeting. The balance of such term will be elected at the ensuing annual meeting.