OUR CLERGY AND STAFF
The Rt. Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer
IX Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester
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TBD, Rector
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​St. John's has begun the search for its next Rector. During this time of discernment and transition, please contact the Parish Office regarding any needs and concerns and they will direct you to the appropriate people.
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The Rev. Keisha Stokes, Pastoral Associate
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Rev. Keisha joined the St. John's staff in October 2020. She also serves as the Rector of Zion Episcopal Church in Palmyra. She is a 2020 graduate of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. At St. John's, Rev. Keisha is helping with programming for families and children in addition to assisting liturgically.
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Contact Rev. Keisha: revkeishastokes@gmail.com
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Daniel Chang, Organist and Choir Director
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A native of San Francisco, California, Daniel Chang is a Master’s degree candidate in the studio of David Higgs. He began his music studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Preparatory Department where he studied composition with Michael Kaulkin and piano with June Choi Oh. He continued his education at the San Francisco Conservatory for a B.M.A. in composition studying composition with David Conte and piano with Alla Gladysheva.
While at the Conservatory, Daniel participated in numerous masterclasses by leading composers, including John Adams, and also attended the European American Musical Alliance in Paris, France where he studied with composer Narcis Bonet. After graduating from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Daniel began studying organ under the direction of Simon Berry and served as organ scholar at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in San Francisco.
We at St. John’s have been enjoying his talented organ and piano accompaniment since September 2016.
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Linda Mayton, Parish Administrator
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Linda Mayton was hired as St. John’s Parish Administrator in March of 2020. Among
other things her duties include managing the office, answering the phone, greeting
visitors, preparing the weekly bulletin, ordering supplies, maintaining the prayer list, and making sure that the mail goes out each day. She and her husband Mark live a few miles south of Gorham and have been parishioners at St. John’s since 2019. They are the parents of Anna, Ben, and Nathan, all of whom live no more than a 2 hour drive from Mom and Dad!
Contact Linda: stjohnsepiscopalcan@gmail.com
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Andrew Corley, Sexton and Building Manager
Contact Andrew: sjecsexton@gmail.com
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Darcy Graham, Financial Administrator
Contact Darcy: sjec.pfa.183@gmail.com
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Our Vestry
Wardens : Suzanne Blatchford and Debbie Cole-Wenderlich
Class of 2025: Stephanie Durham, Bill Haizlip, Shari Peck
Class of 2026: Nancy Tourje, Don Morley, Richard Keene
Class of 2027: Lorna Meade, Christine Hedger, Peggy Kane
Clerk of the Vestry: Maggie Atkins
Treasurer: Craig Munger