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The Rev. Dennis j Parker
Priest-In-Charge (he/him)
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 ceremony 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 as a Hospice Chaplain for Mt. Hood Hospice in Sandy, OR. 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. Dennis can be reached at dennisj@saintdavidpdx.org.
Priest-In-Charge (he/him)
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 ceremony 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 as a Hospice Chaplain for Mt. Hood Hospice in Sandy, OR. 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. Dennis can be reached at dennisj@saintdavidpdx.org.
The Rev. Dcn. Tracy LeBlanc
Deacon (she/her)
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@saintdavidpdx.org.
Deacon (she/her)
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@saintdavidpdx.org.
Finn Coll Buckley
Director of Music (he/him)
Finn came to Saint David's at the end of 2021, stepping into the dual roles of musician and handyman. Finn brings his Celtic spirituality and monkish way to everything he does. He has been a vocational church musician for just over twenty years, leading worship in a wide variety of settings and styles - including Gregorian chant, Christian rock, Irish folksong, African American gospel, and shape-note singing. Bringing together the tangible, physical work of facilities management with the creative, ethereal nature of music ministry is a natural dual-calling for Saint David's "singing churchmouse". For all things music, Finn can be reached at music@saintdavidpdx.org .
Director of Music (he/him)
Finn came to Saint David's at the end of 2021, stepping into the dual roles of musician and handyman. Finn brings his Celtic spirituality and monkish way to everything he does. He has been a vocational church musician for just over twenty years, leading worship in a wide variety of settings and styles - including Gregorian chant, Christian rock, Irish folksong, African American gospel, and shape-note singing. Bringing together the tangible, physical work of facilities management with the creative, ethereal nature of music ministry is a natural dual-calling for Saint David's "singing churchmouse". For all things music, Finn can be reached at music@saintdavidpdx.org .
Brian Fairbanks
Parish Administrator (he/him/they/them)
Brian is also the Choir Director at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church here in Portland, Oregon. He directs three choirs there, from children through adult ages. Brian is also principal flutist in the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra, a community orchestra based in southeast Portland. He is a founding member of the Cathedral Trio, based in Seattle. Formed in 2009 by members of the Cathedral Choir at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, they play music for flute, viola and harp. They have premiered several pieces, including works by Jiro Censhu, Dell Wade and Peter Hallock. Brian was the Associate Musician at St. Mark’s Cathedral for 14 years. Brian has also worked for several years at Kitchen Kaboodle (“Only in Portland since 1975”), and enjoys reading, walking, baking, and practicing French (by reading children’s books—he’s not very good!)
Brian can be reached at office@saintdavidpdx.org.
Parish Administrator (he/him/they/them)
Brian is also the Choir Director at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church here in Portland, Oregon. He directs three choirs there, from children through adult ages. Brian is also principal flutist in the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra, a community orchestra based in southeast Portland. He is a founding member of the Cathedral Trio, based in Seattle. Formed in 2009 by members of the Cathedral Choir at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, they play music for flute, viola and harp. They have premiered several pieces, including works by Jiro Censhu, Dell Wade and Peter Hallock. Brian was the Associate Musician at St. Mark’s Cathedral for 14 years. Brian has also worked for several years at Kitchen Kaboodle (“Only in Portland since 1975”), and enjoys reading, walking, baking, and practicing French (by reading children’s books—he’s not very good!)
Brian can be reached at office@saintdavidpdx.org.
