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The Rev. Kerlin Richter
Rector
Please join us in welcoming Rev. Kerlin Richter to Saint David’s! Kerlin is a deeply gifted preacher, and brings a thoughtfulness and energy that breathes new life into centuries old text. You may recognize Kerlin from her time at Saint David’s in 2010-11 as a seminarian intern. Since that time Kerlin has served as an intern in Rapid City, South Dakota, completed seminary in New York City, become ordained, worked for Missional Vitality in the Diocese of Long Island, and most recently founded Bushwick Abbey, a church plant in Brooklyn, New York. Kerlin can be reached at kerlin@saintdavidpdx.org for all of your pastoral needs, bizarre theological questions, and coffee date scheduling.
Rector
Please join us in welcoming Rev. Kerlin Richter to Saint David’s! Kerlin is a deeply gifted preacher, and brings a thoughtfulness and energy that breathes new life into centuries old text. You may recognize Kerlin from her time at Saint David’s in 2010-11 as a seminarian intern. Since that time Kerlin has served as an intern in Rapid City, South Dakota, completed seminary in New York City, become ordained, worked for Missional Vitality in the Diocese of Long Island, and most recently founded Bushwick Abbey, a church plant in Brooklyn, New York. Kerlin can be reached at kerlin@saintdavidpdx.org for all of your pastoral needs, bizarre theological questions, and coffee date scheduling.
The Rev. Linda Goertz
Deacon Linda Goertz (along with her husband LeRoy Goertz, Artist in Residence at St. David’s) has been attending St. David’s since 2010 and was recently ordained as a deacon. She will have the joy of serving as St. David’s deacon on temporary assignment through summer and perhaps part of the fall. Linda loves meeting and talking with folks, so contact her at linda@saintdavidpdx.org if you’d like to have coffee or tea or even go birding! |
Erin Wilson
Parish Administrator Erin joined the Saint David community with a background in writing, social media, small business, and all things office and organizational. She received a BA in English from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and an MFA in Creative Writing and Literature from Stony Brook University in New York. She and her husband came from the East Coast to make Portland their home in 2006. Every minute past Ohio was furthest West they had ever been. Erin loves reading, music, her husband, and old movies. Reach Erin at office@saintdavidpdx.org. |
Ben Landsverk
Music Director Ben Landsverk is an American composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. His work has been critically acclaimed by such publications as Paste Magazine, Time Out New York, and DownBeat; his compositions can be heard regularly on NPR and on the Portland podcast Roam Schooled. Ben has been working in the Episcopal Church for over two decades; before coming to St. David's, he worked at Trinity Cathedral in Portland. A graduate of Yale University, Ben is also active as a music educator, and is the director of Voices Unlimited – Portland’s flagship choir serving adults with developmental disabilities. Contact Ben at benlandsverk@gmail.com. 
Matthew David Morris
Social Media and Digital Outreach Intern Matthew, a.k.a. @mattmorris, brings a great number of gifts to the Saint David's community. He loves to sing, to craft liturgy, and to engage in meaningful conversations about God, about the richness of scripture, and about what it means to follow Jesus in the world today. He is passionate about racial and economic justice, and he advocates for the full liberation of all who suffer under systems of oppression. He is currently working on his low-residency "Journey MDiv" at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado, and happily helping Saint David's utilize digital tools to forge more meaningful connections with new and seasoned parishioners alike! You can reach Matthew on Twitter (link above) or via e-mail. |
Heidi Pitts
Children's Ministries Coordinator Things you should know about Heidi before you entrust her to walk alongside your children and families in matters of faith: she is really excited to be the Children's Ministries Coordinator and feels like it is an answer to prayer her prayers. Heidi can be a little shy when first meeting people, but becomes quite talkative once she feels comfortable. She and her husband just celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary, their first in Portland, after moving here last summer. They have a spunky, big-spirited daughter who sometimes introduces herself as one of the Disney princesses. Some of her favorite things are dark chocolate, BBC dramas, and wool socks. |
