Staff
at
St. Thomas
There are many positions in the church that are absolutely essential in the day-to-its day operation. This is, by no means, a complete list.. It is, however, the leadership team at St. Thomas. If you would like to contact anyone of them, please use the Contact Us form.
Rector - With the election of
Fraser Lawton as Bishop of the Diocese of Athabasca, this position is currently empty
A rector is a priest who is the leader of a
parish.
Deacon - The Rev. David Greenwood
Being a deacon is the initial level of being ordained in the Anglican
Church. In some churches Deacon is a
lay order; in
the Anglican Church, deacons are ordained. Deacons often have special
clerical duties; by tradition the Gospel is read by the deacon if one is
available.
Honourary Assistant - The Rev. Lesley Hand
Rector's Warden - Ross WHitelaw
People's Warden - Michelle Miller
A church warden is an appointed administrative position in a parish
church. Usually one finds two wardens, called Junior Warden and Senior
Warden, or perhaps People's Warden and Rector's Warden. They have
specific duties pertaining to the earthly operation of the parish.
Treasurer/Administrator - Rose Howell
Vestry Members - Rose Howell, Karen Brake, Kevin Vokey, Ruth Saunders, Heather Muxlow, Mary Gerosa, Leneah Stemmann, Evan Coote
The Vestry, including clergy and the wardens, is the governing body of the church much like a Board of Directors.