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The Rev. Kerlin Richter
Rector
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
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. Dennis j Parker
Priest Associate The Rev. Dennis j Parker has been actively involved in the Church since he was a young boy when he would help his sainted Irish Mother (who was the sacristan) set up the vestments and altar for daily Mass at St. Lawrence the Martyr in Chester NJ. His love affair with the liturgy and cermony of the Church has continued into this new adventure as Priest Associate at Saint David’s. Dennis j.+ has served in Parish ministry since his ordination in varied settings – as curate at Christ Church Lake Oswego; Interim Priest at Resurrection in Eugene and 8 years as Rector at St. Stephen’s in Portland. Fr. Dennis is currently serving in Chaplaincy at Legacy Hospice Services out of their McMinnville office. This work is the fulfillment of his passion for the baptismal promise to strive for justice and peace among all people and to respect the dignity of every human being. 
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. |
The Rev. Dcn. Tracy LeBlanc
Deacon Tracy has been a deacon in the diocese of Oregon since 2006 and before coming to Saint David’s served at St. Matthew’s and Sts. Peter and Paul in Portland. By weekday she is a licensed clinical social worker/registered play therapist and spends her days delighting in the stories and journeys of children with hands covered in paint, through the voices of puppets or figures buried in sand. In the same way she delights in and feels privileged to be a witness to the stories of life and faith that are shared by those in parish community. She loves meaning making conversations about scripture, our experiences and how we find and proclaim Jesus in the world today. She loves exploring liturgy, symbol, music, scripture, service and all the ways we experience the Holy. She cares deeply about social justice and finding ways to understand and give voice to those experiencing marginalization. Her favorite playful hobbies include singing, tap dancing, strategy board games and reading mystery novels. Tracy can be reached at tracy.leblanc@comcast.net. 
Jessie R. Thompson
Associate for Youth and Children's Ministries Outside of her work as an educator, minister, adjunct religion professor, and spiritual director, Jessie is a speaker, retreat facilitator, spiritual experience leader, faith formation facilitator, and event planner in a variety of settings including college campuses, churches, non-profits, and in/out-of-country service trips. Her passions and areas of teaching/ministry include creating space for people to encounter the Holy, Body Theology, Labyrinth work, MBTI, Interfaith work, Hospitality and Vulnerability, discovering God’s deepest desires in our lives, and work around ‘middle space,’ transitions, anger, forgiveness, grief, and loss. Jessie's heart beats for the marginalized, and she seeks to provide safe spaces and opportunities for all to feel welcomed, known, loved, and celebrated through the pursuit of service-learning and spiritual care and justice. Jessie will be getting her own email soon so for the moment, please contact jessie@saintdavidpdx.org! |
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. |
Erin Wilson
Parish Administrator Erin joined the Saint David community with a background in writing, small business, marketing, 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, theater, her husband, Parks and Recreation, and old movies. Reach Erin at office@saintdavidpdx.org. |
