People Updates

November

The Rev. Sarah Gaventa has accepted the call as Canon for Wellness and Care/Safe Church Minister for The Episcopal Diocese of Texas, Austin Office. Previously, Gaventa was Dean of Students at Austin Presbyterian Seminary, Austin.

The Rev. Joe Mills has accepted the call as Deacon of Good Shepherd, Friendswood.

The Rev. Paul Johnson has retired. Previously, Johnson was Rector of Church of the Cross, Lake Travis.

The Rev. Cameron Nations has accepted the call as Canon for Vocations of the Diocese of Alabama. Previously, Nations was Rector of St. Richard’s, Round Rock.

The Rev. Michael Briggs has accepted the call as Rector of Grace, Galveston. Previously, Briggs was Rector of St. Bartholomew’s, Fort Smith; Diocese of Arkansas.

October

The Rev. Mary Keenan has accepted the call as Interim Vicar of St. Joan of Arc, Pflugerville. Previously, Keenan was nonparochial.

The Rev. Oscar Huerta-Garcia has accepted the call as Sacramentalist & Pastoral Support of Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Previously, Huerta-Garcia was nonparochial.

The Rev. Cn. Lisa Burns has retired. Previously, Burns was Canon for Wellness and Care and Safeguarding Minister of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.

The Rev. John “Jack” Myers has retired. Previously, Myers was Rector of St. Mark’s, Bay City.

september

The Rev. Rohani Weger has accepted the call as Rector of Holy Trinity, Port Neches. Previously, Weber was nonparochial.

The Rev. David Peters is nonparochial. Previously, Peters was Vicar of St. Joan of Arc, Pflugerville.

The Rev. Paul Skeith is nonparochial. Previously, Skeith was Vicar of SoCo, Austin.

The Rev. Isaias Ginson has accepted the call as Rector of Advent Episcopal Church, Brownsville (Diocese of West Texas). Previously, Ginson was nonparochial.

The Rev. Wendy Wilkinson has retired. Previously, Wilkinson was Interim Rector of Grace, Houston.

The Rev. Charles Graves, IV has accepted the call as Rector of Christ Church, Shaker Heights (Diocese of Ohio). Previously, Graves was Campus Missioner of Houston Canterbury.

The Rev. Celeste Geldreich is now Locum Tenens at Good Shepherd, Kingwood. Previously, Geldreich was Assisting Priest of Good Shepherd, Kingwood.

The Rev. Terry Gleeson has retired. Previously, Gleeson was Associate Rector of Good Shepherd, Austin.

The Rev. Bill Richter has retired. Previously, Richter was Rector of Good Shepherd, Kingwood.

August

The Rev. Robert Pace has accepted the call as Dean of Fort Worth Convocation.

The Rev. Celeste Geldreich has accepted the call as Assistant Priest of Good Shepherd, Kingwood. Previously, Geldreich was Curate of Good Shepherd, Kingwood.

The Rev. Thomas Morris has accepted the call as Interim Rector of St. Aidan’s, Cypress. Previously, Morris was nonparochial.

The Rev. Thomas Morris is nonparochial. Previously, Morris was Missioner for Congregational Vitality-Missional Reimagining of the Diocese of Texas.

The Rev. Preston Yancey has accepted the call as Interim Associate Rector at St. Paul’s, Waco. Previously, Yancey was Campus Missioner of Northwest Canterbury.

The Rev. Katie Gould has accepted the call as Chaplain of St. Francis Episcopal School, Houston. Previously, Gould was Curate at Episcopal High School, Houston.

July

The Rev. Marcia Sadberry is nonparochial. Previously, Sadberry was Rector of St. Luke the Evangelist, Houston.

The Rev. Joshua Kulak has accepted the call as Associate Rector of St. Michael’s, Austin. Previously, Kulak was Curate of St. Michael’s, Austin.

The Rev. Paul Flynn has accepted the call as Curate of St. Christopher’s, Fort Worth. Flynn is a Transitional Deacon from the Diocese of North Carolina.

The Rev. Keith Giblin has accepted the call as Assisting Clergy of St. Mark’s, Beaumont. Previously, Giblin was in retirement.

The Rev. Brin Bon has accepted the call as Associate Rector (Priest for Formation) of Good Shepherd, Austin. Previously, Bon was Associate Rector (Priest for Children, Youth, and Families) of Good Shepherd, Austin.

The Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail has accepted the call as Associate Rector (Priest for Children, Youth, and Families) of Good Shepherd, Austin. Previously, McManus-Dail was Associate Rector of St. Julian of Norwich, Round Rock.

The Very Rev. Cynthia Kittredge is nonparochial. Previously, Kittredge was Dean and President of Seminary of the Southwest, Austin.

Dr. Scott Bader-Saye has accepted the call as Dean and President of Seminary of the Southwest, Austin. Previously, Bader-Saye was Academic Dean of Seminary of the Southwest, Austin.

The Rev. Zachary Bartkus has accepted the call as Curate of All Saints’, Fort Worth. Bartkus is a Transitional Deacon from the Diocese of Northwest Texas.

The Rev. Zoe Cordes-Selbin has accepted the call as Curate of St. Mark’s, Austin. Cordes-Selbin is a Transitional Deacon from the Diocese of Central Florida.

The Rev. Misael Pacheco Guevara has accepted the call as Curate of San Pablo/St. Paul’s, Houston. Pacheco Guevara was ordained Deacon in June on behalf of the Diocese of Colombia.

The Rev. Anthony Suggs-Perea has accepted the call as Curate of St. Luke’s on the Lake, Austin. Suggs-Perea is a Transitional Deacon from the Diocese of Colorado.

The Rev. Kelly Koonce has accepted the call as Interim Associate Vicar of St. Julian of Norwich, Round Rock. Previously, Koonce was Assisting Priest of St. Julian of Norwich, Round Rock.

The Rev. Les Carpenter has accepted the call as Rector of St. Andrew’s, Rocky Mount (Diocese of North Carolina). Previously, Carpenter was Rector of St. Aidan’s, Cypress.

The Rev. Robert “Bob” Flick has returned to retirement. Previously, Flick was Interim Rector of Holy Spirit, Houston.

The Rev. Mitch Tollett has accepted the call as Rector of Holy Spirit, Houston. Previously, Tollett was Rector of St. Francis, Tyler.

The Rev. Kristin Braun has accepted the call as Assistant Rector of St. David’s, Austin. Previously, Braun was Curate of St. David’s, Austin.

The Rev. Jordan Hylden has accepted the call as Associate Rector of St. Martin’s, Houston. Previously, Hylden was Vice-Rector of Church of the Ascension, Lafayette (Diocese of Western Louisiana).

The Rev. Leesa Lewis has accepted the call as Assistant Chaplain of All Saints’ Episcopal School, Tyler. Previously, Lewis was Curate of St. Dunstan’s, Houston.

The Rev. Emily Hylden has accepted the call as Upper School Chaplain of St. Francis’ School, Houston. Previously, Hylden was Chaplain of Ascension Episcopal School, Lafayette (Diocese of Western Louisiana).

June

The Rev. Rebecca “Becky” Zartman is nonparoquial. Previously, Zartman was Interim Rector of Christ the King, Alief.

The Rev. Tori Gilliland has been ordained as Deacon. Gilliland has accepted the call as Curate of Episcopal High School, Houston.

The Rev. Tony Kroll has been ordained as Deacon. Kroll has accepted the call as Curate of Holy Comforter, Spring.

The Rev. Sutton Lowe has been ordained as Deacon. Lowe has accepted the call as Curate of St. John the Divine, Houston.

The Rev. Michael Farnell has been ordained as Deacon. Farnell has accepted the call as Curate of St. Peter’s, Brenham.

The Rev. Maria-Teresa Bautista-Berrios has been ordained as Deacon. Bautista-Berrios has accepted the call Curate of Trinity, Houston.

The Rev. Hayden Paul has been ordained as Deacon. Paul has accepted the call as Curate of Jubilee, Austin.

The Rev. Gregory Cross has been ordained as Deacon. Cross has accepted the call as Curate of St. Martin’s, Houston.

The Rev. Dana Jean has been ordained as Deacon. Jean has accepted the call as Curate of Trinity, Marshall.

The Rev. Addison McMillan has been ordained as Deacon. McMillan has accepted the call as Curate of St. James’, Austin.

The Rev. Suzanne Hollifield has been ordained as Deacon. Hollifield has accepted the call as Deacon-in-Charge of All Saints’, Crockett.

The Rev. Ashley Harper-Oberle has been ordained as Deacon.

The Rev. Karen Pettit has been ordained as Deacon. Pettit has accepted the call as Deacon-in-Charge of Christ Church, Mexia.

The Rev. Kelly Barnhill has been ordained as Deacon. Barnhill has accepted the call as Deacon (Transitional) of St. James’, Taylor.

The Rev. Jonathan Maresca has been ordained as Deacon. Maresca has accepted the call as Curate of St. Stephen’s, Huntsville.

The Rev. Ray Wilson has accepted the call as Interim Rector of St. Stephen’s, Houston. Previously, Wilson was Interim Assisting Clergy of Christ Church Cathedral, Houston.

The Rev. Claire Field is now Locum Tenens at Trinity, Marble Falls. Previously, Field was Associate Rector of Trinity, Marble Falls.

The Rev. Dr. Russell Levenson has retired. Previously, Levenson was Rector of St. Martin’s, Houston.

The Rev. Sean Steele is now a Bishop’s Fellow. Previously, Steele was Vicar of St. Isidore’s, Spring.

The Rev. Joy Miller has accepted the call as Rector of St. Christopher’s, Killeen. Previously, Miller was Curate of St. Mark’s, Beaumont.

The Rev. William “Bill” Carroll has accepted the call as Dean of Northeast Convocation.

The Rev. Lisa Hunt has retired. Previously, Hunt was Rector of St. Stephen’s, Houston.

The Rev. David Sugeno is nonparochial. Previously, Sugeno was Rector of Trinity, Marble Falls.

The Rev. Christina van Liew has accepted the call as Assisting Priest of All Saints, Fort Worth. Previously, van Liew was Priest-in-Charge of St. Margaret’s, Plainview (Diocese of Long Island).

MAy

The Rev. Beth Holden has retired. Previously, Holden was Chaplain of Episcopal High School, Houston.

The Rev. Billy Tweedie has accepted the call as Associate Pastor of Snowmass Chapel; Snowmass, CO. Previously, Tweedie was Rector of Resurrection, Austin.

April

The Rev. Dr. Sharon Turner has accepted the call as Interim Rector of St. James’, La Grange. Previously, Turner was retired.

The Rev. Oscar Huerta-Garcia is nonparochial. Previously, Huerta-Garcia was a Bishop’s Fellow.

March

The Rev. George Porter has accepted the call as Associate Rector of St. James’, Austin. Previously, Porter was nonparochial.

The Rev. Luz Montes has accepted the call as Associate Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, Houston. Previously, Montes was Associate Rector of Trinity, Houston.

The Rev. Leah Wise has accepted the call as Associate Rector (Priest for the Hill) of Good Shepherd, Austin. Previously, Wise was Curate of Grace, Houston.

The Rev. Channing Smith has accepted the call as Rector of All Saints by the Sea, Montecito; Diocese of Los Angeles. Previously, Smith was Rector of Good Shepherd, Austin.

The Rev. Elizabeth “Liz” Kronenberg has accepted the call as Associate Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, Houston. Previously, Kronenberg was Vicar of St. John’s, La Verne (Diocese of Los Angeles).

The Rev. Janet Waggoner has accepted the call as Rector of St. John’s/San Juan, Olympia (Diocese of Olympia). Previously, Waggoner was Canon Missioner of the Diocese of Texas.

The Rev. Brandon McGinnis has accepted the call as Rector of St. Stephen’s, Liberty. Previously, McGinnis was Assistant Rector of St. Paul’s, Waco.

February

The Rev. Sarah Mast is now an Ordained Priest (Curate) of Holy Family, Houston.

The Rev. Dr. Eric Ellis is now an Ordained Priest (Vicar) of St. Augustine of Hippo, Galveston.

The Rev. Allen Junek is now an Ordained Priest (Curate) of St. Matthew’s, Austin.

The Rev. Michael Wyckoff has accepted the call as Interim Associate Rector of Good Shepherd, Austin. Previously, Wyckoff was retired.

The Rev. Dr. Amy Moehnke is now an Ordained Priest (Curate) of Calvary, Bastrop.

The Rev. Victoria Umana is now an Ordained Priest (Curate) of San Mateo, Houston.

The Rev. Ann McLemore has retired. Previously, McLemore was nonparochial.

The Rev. Dr. Corinne Danielli has accepted the call as Deacon of Emmanuel, Houston. Previously, Danielli was Deacon of St. Mark’s, Bellaire.

The Rev. Elizabeth “Beth” Woodson is nonparochial. Previously, Woodson was Vicar of St. Martin’s, Copperas Cove.

The Rev. Isaias Ginson is nonparochial. Previously, Ginson was Vicar of Santo Niño Church Plant, Pearland.

January

The Rev. Leesa Lewis is now an Ordained Priest (Curate) of St. Dunstan’s, Houston.

The Rev. Garrett Lane is now an Ordained Priest (Curate) of St. Alban’s, Waco.

The Rev. Laura Warner Gilmer is now an Ordained Priest (Associate Vicar) of St. Stephen’s, Hurst.

The Rev. Cole Jodon is now an Ordained Priest (Priest-in-Charge) of Good Shepherd, San Angelo. (Residing outside of EDOT.)

The Rev. Eric Bumgardner is now an Ordained Priest (Curate) of Trinity, Fort Worth.

The Rev. Dr. Steven Tomlinson is now an Ordained Priest (Vicar) of St. John’s, Columbus.

The Rev. Gavin Tomlin is now an Ordained Priest (Curate) of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Keller.

The Rev. Channing Smith has accepted the call as Rector of All Saints by the Sea, Montecito; Diocese of Los Angeles. Previously, Smith was Rector of Good Shepherd, Austin.

The Rev. Christopher Jambor has retired. Previously, Jambor was Rector of All Saints’, Fort Worth.

The Rev. Stanford Adams has accepted the call as Locum Tenems of Good Shepherd, Austin. Previously, Adams was Senior Associate Rector of Good Shepherd, Austin.

The Rev. Ted Smith has accepted the call as Interim Rector of Christ the King, Humble (Atascocita). Previously, Smith was retired. 

The Rev. Kelly Jennings has accepted the call as Assistant Rector for Children’s Ministry of St. Mark’s, Austin. Previously, Jennings was Assistant Rector for Family Ministries of St. Richard’s, Round Rock.

The Rev. Glennda Hardin has retired. Previously, Hardin was Deacon of St. Cornelius Church Plant, Belton.

The Rev. Alyssa Stebbing has accepted the call as Rector of St. Christopher’s, Austin. Previously, Stebbing was Curate of San Pablo/St. Paul’s, Houston.

The Rev. Jane Plackett Ferguson is nonparochial. Previously, Plackett Ferguson was Associate of St. Martin’s, Houston.

The Rev. Bob Moore has retired. Previously, Moore was Priest-in-Charge of St. Michael’s, La Marque.

The Rev. Mark Marmon is nonparochial. Previously, Marmon was Vicar of All Saints’, Hitchcock.

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