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, our 21st Rector was called to serve with St. John's in August of 2020! She was drawn to St. John's because of who we are and what we do in Christ's name. 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 have become a part of our St. John's community. email : stjohnsmarionclergy@gmail.com
Our Organist, Choir Director and Bell Choir Director recently retired. We are currently seeking a new musician. Interested? Please check out our job opening announcement page. |
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Our Parish Administrator, 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, Janet Valentine (2024)
Junior Warden, Cris Bailey (2022)
Lisa Cook (2022)
Jim Crawley (2024)
Kerry Davis (2024)
Amanda Tippey (2023)
Gordon Warburton (2023)
Senior Warden, Janet Valentine (2024)
Junior Warden, Cris Bailey (2022)
Lisa Cook (2022)
Jim Crawley (2024)
Kerry Davis (2024)
Amanda Tippey (2023)
Gordon Warburton (2023)