The Rev. Sara Fischer
The Rev. Sara Fischer came to St. David’s in May of 2009, after serving for four years as rector of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukie, Oregon. Prior to that time she was Associate for Faith Formation at Grace Memorial in Northeast Portland. She has served in a variety of diocesan leadership positions. Her experience, her entrepreneurial spirit, her grounding in our southeast Portland neighborhood, her great love for the Episcopal Church, and the wonderful people of St. David’s inspire her to be part of the next chapter of our church’s life. Contact Sara via email or by calling St. Davids (503) 232-8461.
The Rev. P. Joshua Griffin Priest Associate
Griff moved to Portland from San Francisco this July, as his wife, Liz, began her medical residency in OB/GYN at at OHSU. Before coming to Portland, Griff served as the Environmental Justice Missioner for the Diocese of California, and a priest associate at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, in San Francisco. While working for the Diocese of California, he co-founded and co-coordinated the Free Farm. This fall, Griff begins a full-time doctoral program at the University of Washington, focusing on the intersection of environmental anthropology and religious studies. He holds an M.Div. from Harvard Divinity School and a certificate in Religion and Ecology from the Boston Theological Institute. Growing up in New England, Griff received his primary formation in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Emily Outcault Childcare Provider
Emily Outcault moved to Portland this summer from New Jersey to pursue teacher training at Montessori Institute Northwest. She enjoys working at St. David’s because of the warm, welcoming community and the wonderful children.
Daniel Fitzmaurice Curator for Community & Music
Daniel Fitzmaurice graduated with a Bachelor of Music in education and piano in May 2009 from Temple University in Philadelphia but grew up on the beach in Milford, Connecticut. He has developed a diverse array of musical gifts from teaching piano lessons to choral conducting, composing to organ performance. After cycling across the country to raise awareness for affordable housing with Habitat for Humanity’s Bike + Build, he looks forward to spreading his roots in and exploring his new home, Portland. Contact Dan by email.
