Clergy, Staff & Vestry of St. Stephen's
Clergy, Staff & Vestry of St. Stephen's
Rev. Dr. Hannah Anderson Rector |
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Rev. Hannah Anderson was called as Rector of St. Stephen's in the fall of 2005. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and University of the South School of Theology. Prior to coming to Pittsfield, Hannah served parishes in New York and Pennsylvania. Most recently she was on the Bishop's staff in the Diocese of New York serving as Canon for Congregational Development. Hannah is an artist with a gift for sensitive and spiritual watercolors. She and her husband Bob, an ordained hospital chaplain, enjoy visiting their three grown sons and outdoor adventures. Hannah is also the founder of The Blessing Cup Project , a non-profit organization which offers financial support to programs incorporating creativity and the arts for children and youth at risk through the sale of original art products. In 2008, Hannah received her Doctor of Ministry (D.Minn.) in Congregational Development from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL. 111111111111111111111111111 Email: Rev. Dr. Hannah Anderson |
Painting by Simon Carr |
| Priest Associate/Servant Leadership Center Coordinator | Assistant Priest | Parish Administrator || Pastoral Care Leader | Director of Music Ministries | | Coordinator of St. Stephen's Table | Faith Community Nurse Coordinator | | Seminarian | Sunday Sexton | Property Manager | Weekday Sextons & Supervisor | | Vestry | |
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Priest Associate and Coordinator, Servant Leadership Center |
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The Rev. Jennifer Gregg wears many hats, including Priest Associate at St. Stephen's, Christian Formation Missioner for the Berkshire Corridor, and Coordinator of the Berkshire Servant Leadership Center. A graduate of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University, Jenny was ordained a Deacon in June 2007 and a Priest in December 2007. Jenny has considerable experience working with teens and young adults. One of Jenny's particular callings is assisting others in finding and fulfilling their passions in a shared quest toward servant leadership. Email: Rev. Jennifer Gregg |
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Assistant Priest |
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The Rev. Dr. Stephen White joined the staff of St. Stephen's on a part-time basis in August 2008. At St. Stephen's, Stephen's many gifts are focused on welcoming newcomers, stewardship, and adult formation - in addition to his liturgical contributions to the parish. Former Chaplain at Princeton University, Stephen resides in Hancock with his wife Andrea and son Aidan.
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Parish Administrator |
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Kathy has served as Parish Administrator at St. Stephen's since January 1992. Her responsibilities include (but certainly aren't limited to) parish accounting, congregational communication, and administrative oversight. Born and raised in New Jersey, she has been a resident of Pittsfield for the past 21 years. Kathy and her husband Peter have five adult children. Email: Kathy Sulock |
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Pastoral Care Leader |
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Bill has been a member of St. Stephen's since 1987. He claims North Carolina as his birthplace and is a graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bill is a semi-retired Guidance Counselor from Pittsfield High. He sings with the Chancel Choir, works with St. Stephen's Table, and has served the parish in many different capacities. Bill is also a member of the diocesan Commission on Ministry and the Bement Scholarship Committee. Bill is the proud father of Bryant and his wife, Laurie, and grandsons, Jackson and Keenan. Email: William Frazier
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Anne Marcure returned to St. Stephen's as Director of Music in February 2004 after 22 years, almost to the day, away from the Parish. She has served as organist/choir director of Episcopal churches in the area from Great Barrington to Bennington VT, as well as Beaufort and Hilton Head SC and various Episcopal parishes in Germany under the auspices of the Bishop for the Armed Forces. A native of Enfield, CT, she first came to Pittsfield in 1965. Her four now adult daughters grew up in the Parish and took part in many Music Department activities. She is currently serving as Dean of the Berkshire Chapter, American Guild of Organists. Email: Anne Marcure |
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Dan has been a member of St. Stephen's his entire life. He and his wife Angie were married at St. Stephen's in 1992. Dan has taught Culinary Arts at Taconic High School since 2000. He also has extensive experience in the restaurant/ hospitality industry (serving as manager of the Dakota Restaurant for several years) and a degree in Occupational Education from Westfield State. Dan enjoys outdoor activities
like golf and bicycling. He and Angie live in Pittsfield with their two daughters, Sarah
and Abby . Email: Dan Moon |
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Faith Community Nurse Coordinator |
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Email: Faith Community Nurses |
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Seminarian |
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Sunday Sexton |
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Roy has been a member of St. Stephen's Parish since he was a child. He joined the staff of St. Stephen's in July of 2002. He also serves as a Sexton for weddings and funerals as well. Roy and his wife, Marie were married at St. Stephen’s in 1978. He is a former St. Stephen's Sunday School teacher and an Usher. In addition to being the Sexton, Roy also serves as the Usher scheduler and also on the St. Stephen’s Property Committee. Roy and Marie volunteer regularly at St. Stephen’s Table. He enjoys the outdoors, especially kayaking, fishing and hiking. Roy and Marie reside in Pittsfield and they have two adult daughters, Lee Ann and Katie. |
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| Philip Desch Property Manager |
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Phil has been a member of St. Stephen's since moving to Pittsfield in 1957. He has served on the Vestry and as Junior Warden. Phil has been Chairman (now emeritus) of the Property Committee since 1985 and currently serves as Property Manager. Phil is an electrical engineering graduate of the University of Wisconsin and a GE retiree. April 29, 2007 was officially designated "Phil Desch Day" in recognition of Phil's decades of service to St. Stephen's. |
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A team from Berkshire County ARC's Advantage Employee Network (AEN) serves as St. Stephen's weekday sextons. Cheryl Smith provides supervision for the team. AEN is one of the most successful supported employment programs in Massachusetts. AEN provides comprehensive vocational services that include evaluations, career planning, job search and placement, on-the-job training and follow-up. In 2006, Berkshire County ARC named St. Stephen's its Employer of the Year, recognizing the Parish's record of employing people with disabilities. |
Clergy & Staff at BARC Employer of the Year Award Ceremony. |
| Cathy Carchedi, Sr. Warden | David Nevin , Jr. Warden |
| Barbara McShane, Clerk | Al Symonds, Treasurer |
| Don Phipps, Assistant Treasurer | Valerie Anderson |
| James Cawse | Josie Ellis |
| Joan Evans | Ethan Flynn |
| John Garinther | Mike Laurin |
| Caral Merrell | Paula Morey |
| Lois Newmann | Julia Pringle-Wallace |
| Maureen Russo | Crystal Squires |
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