Our Bishop is The Right Reverend José McLouglin, the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Western North Carolina.
Bishops are one of the three orders of ordained ministers in the church. Our bishops are charged with the apostolic work of leading, supervising, and uniting the church. Bishops represent Christ and his church, and they are called to provide Christian vision and leadership for their dioceses. The BCP (p. 855) notes that the bishop is “to act in Christ's name for the reconciliation of the world and the building up of the church; and to ordain others to continue Christ's ministry.” Bishops stand in the apostolic succession, maintaining continuity in the present with the ministry of the Apostles. Bishops serve as chief pastors of the church, exercising a ministry of oversight and supervision.
Bishops are one of the three orders of ordained ministers in the church. Our bishops are charged with the apostolic work of leading, supervising, and uniting the church. Bishops represent Christ and his church, and they are called to provide Christian vision and leadership for their dioceses. The BCP (p. 855) notes that the bishop is “to act in Christ's name for the reconciliation of the world and the building up of the church; and to ordain others to continue Christ's ministry.” Bishops stand in the apostolic succession, maintaining continuity in the present with the ministry of the Apostles. Bishops serve as chief pastors of the church, exercising a ministry of oversight and supervision.
Rev. Dr. Erin Kirby is our 21st Rector! Mother Erin was drawn to St. John's because of who we are and what we do in Christ's name. She felt a strong connection to us through the Holy Spirit and by thoroughly reading our parish profile. She loves our food pantry, our Church of the Advocate ministry, our community garden, our physical space, and our presence in Marion. She sensed our love for each other and feels honored to become a part of our St. John's community.
She is a compassionate listener with a keen perception for the needs of others. Her sermons are thoughtfully-prepared and relevant for today's ever-changing world. Mtr. Erin shares the rectory with her 4 year old labradoodle, Buttercup and 2 year old cat Athena. Her wonderful daughter, Ashley Kirby and son-in-law, Justin Gaetano live in Chicago and look forward to the end of the pandemic when they can visit her and meet everyone at St. John's too!
She is a compassionate listener with a keen perception for the needs of others. Her sermons are thoughtfully-prepared and relevant for today's ever-changing world. Mtr. Erin shares the rectory with her 4 year old labradoodle, Buttercup and 2 year old cat Athena. Her wonderful daughter, Ashley Kirby and son-in-law, Justin Gaetano live in Chicago and look forward to the end of the pandemic when they can visit her and meet everyone at St. John's too!
Our Organist, Choir Director and Bell Choir Director is Karen Potter, BS, MM Karen is a graduate of Northern State University, and the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda and the Association of Anglican Musicians (AAM). She studied piano and organ with Merritt Johnson; graduate piano study with Mark Wait. She has been organist/choir director in six states, playing in Lutheran, Methodist and Episcopal churches. This is her 47th year on the bench, and she has been at St. John's since 2005. Karen is married to Bill Potter; they have one son, William. |
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Our awesome Parish Administrator is Amanda Cook
Amanda was raised in Aiken, South Carolina, and later moved to North Augusta , South Carolina. She has been in Marion since January 2019. She is a graduate of Francis Marion University (1998) with a BS in Political Science. She loves to read, to go concerts and play Dungeons and Dragons on the weekend. She has one brother (Calvin) that lives in Maryland. Calvin and his wife have 3 kids (2 of whom are in the picture). She would like to think that she is a really good Aunt. Amanda is active with the Food Pantry that is run through St. John's and also helps with the Children's Ministry. |
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Our 2021 Vestry Leaders (picture and bios coming soon):
Senior Warden, Ann Marie Sharrits (2021)
Junior Warden, Cris Bailey (2022)
Lisa Cook (2022)
Jim Crawley (2021)
Carolyn Foster (2021)
Amanda Tippey (2023)
Gordon Warburton (2023)
Senior Warden, Ann Marie Sharrits (2021)
Junior Warden, Cris Bailey (2022)
Lisa Cook (2022)
Jim Crawley (2021)
Carolyn Foster (2021)
Amanda Tippey (2023)
Gordon Warburton (2023)