Canterbury Vestry

Canterbury is led by student leaders known as the Vestry, which serve as our governing body. Modeled after a parish church vestry, the Canterbury Vestry is composed of leaders who focus on our common life together: worship, service, fellowship, and fundraising. The Vestry is led by two student Wardens (think: committee president and vice president) and advised by the Chaplain.

Student Wardens

  • Amelia Keck, Senior Warden

    Hi everyone! My name is Amelia Keck! I'm a senior from Virginia Beach double majoring in Human Health and Physiology (HHP) and Psychology! I have grown up in the Episcopal Church and at the retreat center for the Diocese of Southern Virginia, Camp Chanco. These have been such integral parts of who I am, so finding an Episcopal community at William and Mary was so important to me. It's safe to say I found just that. I was fortunate enough to join the Fellowship Committee of the Vestry in the second semester of my freshman year. I met so many wonderful people who kept me grounded in a challenging year of my life. I can only hope that I can offer the same support to new and returning Canterburians. Having things like Evening prayer and our Sunday dinners built into my week provides great opportunities for spiritual growth, but they wouldn't be the same without my Canterbury pals. Outside of Canterbury, I am a member of a social sorority and serve as the Publicity Chair for Pointe Blank Dance Company! Three different organization with virtually nothing to do with each other: true William and Mary fashion! I hope everyone has an amazing semester and year ahead! You all are in my prayers!!

  • Henry Freytag, Junior Warden

    Bio coming soon!

Vestry Members

  • Worship Committee

    Caroline Fox & Paul Schavland

    The Worship Committee provides leadership and planning for our weekly Sunday and Tuesday services, special worship such as the Easter Vigil, and helps schedule student volunteers as readers, acolytes, ushers, altar guild, homilists, and officiants.

    Learn more about our worship life and student ministry leader schedules.

  • Service Committee

    MJ Saunders & Laura Shelton

    We are called as a Christian community to serve those around us. Through regular events including participating in the Williamsburg area Winter Shelter ministry to partnering with organizations both local and beyond, we aim to find ways of serving others in ways that match our passions.

    Learn more about the Service Committee.

  • Fellowship Committee

    Henry Freytag & Giuliana Popoff

    Our community life together is core to who we are as Canterbury, and the Fellowship Committee helps plan regular events to bring us together! From movie nights to baseball outings, retreats to regular meals together, we value being with one another!

    Learn more about the Fellowship Committee.

  • Fundraising Committee

    Valerie Noto & Evie Scally

    The Fundraising Committee serves to raise funds to support our programming, particularly allowing our biennial pilgrimage. From our beloved Annual Gala to Grand Illuminations concessions, we seek to connect with our wider community - and have fun along the way, too!

    Learn more about our Annual Gala and how to support Canterbury.

Want to learn more about the ministry of the Canterbury vestry, or express interest in joining? The vestry is open to all current Canterburians - contact us!