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.