Vestry Elections

The vestry is a lay-leadership body which governs the temporal matters of the church and serves as a board of counsel for the rector. Service on vestry is a privilege and important responsibility. The vestry election will be held Sunday, March 22nd. This year there are three candidates to fill three open spots. This means the congregation will vote yes or no on the slate of three candidates as a whole. They are Thomas Wilson, Lesley Conant and Patrick Weeks. Please keep this important congregational governance process in prayer.

Vestry Candidate Bios

  • Patrick Weeks

    My family (wife Nicole, sons Timothy and Jackson) and I have attended Christ the King since summer 2024. It’s been a joy to participate in men’s ministries and Bible study, as well as serve as a volunteer with our youth in Youth Group and by teaching middle school E&F. My faith and the church community have been central to my life; I grew up in the church and watched my father serve as an elder. Nothing is more important to me than my walk with the Lord and leading my family in the faith. Professionally, I am a business executive specializing in operations, startups, and finance. As a former Marine Corps logistics officer, I will bring an operational, organizational, and people focus to Vestry decision-making. I hope to assist the Vestry in continuing God's wonderful work through our staff and parishioners.

  • Thomas Wilson

    For nearly a decade, Christ the King has been home for my family and me. I am married to the love of my life, Ashley, and together we are raising our 14-year-old son, Chase. The friendships, worship, and shared life of this parish have shaped us deeply. This past year, after my father’s passing, I experienced in a new way how the Church steadies us in grief and reminds us to show up for one another with love in tangible ways. My faith guides how I strive to live, love, and serve each day.

    After more than thirty years of public service, I have entered a season of semi-retirement. I enjoy restoring old furniture and discovering overlooked art in thrift stores—hobbies that reflect how I see the Church: honoring what has been, caring for it faithfully, and strengthening it for the future.

    If elected to the Vestry, I will serve with gratitude, humility, and a listening heart.

  • Leslie Conant

    I am a rare native of the DC area, growing up in Silver Spring, MD. When my husband, Christian, and I met in college, we started attending an Anglican Church and have been proud Anglicans ever since. We began attending CtK in 2014, and it quickly became clear that it was the right church home for us. As our kids get older (Lily - 12, Calvin - 10), we find ourselves increasingly attending the 11:15 am service. I'm an avid reader and an aspiring gardener.

    If elected, I’ll bring 20 years of federal administrative experience that includes budgeting, contracting, IT reporting, and project management. I believe these skills can be leveraged in practical ways to serve the CtK community.

    I’ve previously served as a greeter/usher and a Sunday school teacher, and I’m humbled to be considered for Vestry service.