The local congregation and its leaders, both lay and ordained, are created by and accountable to the diocese through the vestry. In order to fulfill its mission, the members of St. Christopher's use a structure by which the various ministries of the parish are to be accomplished. Six standing-committees define this structure. Vestry members, within their recognized gifts, are asked to take on the responsibility of one of these committees. There are three additional committees.
Facilities oversees the physical plant and grounds.
Hospitality provides a friendly, generous reception to all with an assurance of care and companionship. Clergy Responsibilities in a Total Ministry Congregation with Canon IX clergy. As per Title III, Canon IX of the Canons of the Episcopal Church, local priests and deacons are called from within the congregation of the parish in which they worship. The priest gathers the people to make Eucharist, to offer worship in praise and thanksgiving. Such priests will exercise the office within and for the congregation for which they are ordained, except by special license from the bishop.