The Chapter is the governing body of the Cathedral that determines policy issues, sets goals and provides stewardship of the Cathedral’s complex operations. The Chapter reviews the activities of each of the Cathedral’s parochial entities and ministries on an annual basis, and reviews the church’s financials on a monthly basis. Unlike the vestries of smaller parishes, the Chapter does not usually get involved in the day-to-day activities of the Cathedral; instead, the Chapter of the Cathedral functions similarly to a “Board of Trustees.” The Chapter meets on the third Wednesday of each month.
The chapter consists of lay members of the church elected by the congregation at the annual parish meeting. Chapter members normally serve a three year term and must be members in good standing of the parish.