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Alumni on the Move

1979

The Ven. C. Christopher Thompson
Archdeacon for Pastoral Care for Clergy and Families for the Diocese of West Virginia, Charleston, WV

1986

The Rev. Linda M. Kaufman
Interim Priest for St. Thomas’ Parish, Washington, DC

1987

The Very Rev. Cheryl A. Winter
Dean of College for Clergy for the Diocese of West Virginia, Charleston, WV, and Interim Rector for St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, St. Alban’s, WV

1989

The Rev. William T. Lovell
Senior Pastor for Metrocrest Presbyterian Church, Carrollton, TX

1990

The Rev. John R. Johanssen
Interim Rector for All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Concord, NC

1994

The Rev. Canon J. Fletcher Montgomery
Canon for Redevelopment and Transitions for the Diocese of Southeast Florida, Miami, FL

The Rev. John R. Ohmer
Priest-in-Charge for St. James the Less Episcopal Church, Ashland, VA

The Rev. Joan L. Peacock
Interim Rector for St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Winston-Salem, NC

The Rev. Margaret C. F. Pollock
Priest-in-Charge for St. Francis’ Episcopal Church, Goldsboro, NC

1995

The Rev. Nancy L.J. Cox
Interim Rector for St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Edmond, OK

The Very Rev. R. Craig Smalley
Dean and Rector for Cathedral Church of the Advent, Birmingham, AL

1997

The Rev. Carole R. Douglas
Long Term Supply Priest for Church of the Holy Trinity, Baltimore, MD

The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr.
Interim Rector for Church of the Good Shepherd, Norfolk, VA

1998

The Rev. Carolyn August Tuttle
Rector for St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Spirit Lake, IA, and
Rector for All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Storm Lake, IA

1999

The Rev. Dr. Sheila N. McJilton
Interim Rector for St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Salisbury, MD

The Rev. R. Lindsley Walton
Rector for St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Southport, NC

2000

The Rev. Kimberly L. Fox
Rector for Trinity Episcopal Church, Lancaster, VA, and
Rector for St. Mary’s Whitechapel Church, Lancaster, VA

The Rev. Shawn L. Griffith
Associate Chaplain for Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab for Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community, Charleston, SC

The Rev. Michael M. Hadaway
Rector for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kent, Chestertown, MD

The Rev. Daniel S. Meck III
Rector for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Centreville, MD

The Rev. Dr. Hilary B. Smith
Vicar for Church of the Holy Spirit, Gallup, NM

2002

The Rev. Dr. William H. Allport II
Chaplain for International Seafarers’ Center, Port Newark, NJ, and
Associate Priest for St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Morristown, NJ

The Rev. Canon Shirley E. Smith Graham
Canon for Congregational Vitality for the Diocese of Virginia, Richmond, VA

2003

The Rev. Canon Jeffrey R. Jackson
Canon Missioner for Congregational Vitality for the Diocese of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC

The Rev. Dr. Robyn-Michelle Neville
Rector for St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale, AZ

The Very Rev. Michelle L. Robertshaw
Provost for St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral, St. Petersburg, FL

2004

The Very Rev. Sarah F. Hurlbert
Dean for The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, NC

The Rt. Rev. Karin L. MacPhail
Bishop for the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, Roanoke, VA

2004, 2018

The Rev. Dr. Adam T. Trambley, D.Min.
Rector for Trinity Episcopal Church, Escondido, CA

2005

The Rev. Andrew T. O’Connor
Executive Officer for Mission & Ministry for St. Francis Ministries, Salina, KS

The Rev. Mary L. Staley
Interim Priest-in-Charge for Buck Mountain Episcopal Church, Locust Grove, VA

2006

The Rev. George Sherrill, Jr.
Vicar for The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Advance, NC

2007

The Rev. Canon Ronald C. Byrd
Priest-in-Charge for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Jackson, MI

2008

The Rev. Elizabeth A. Baumgarten
Senior Chaplain for Congregational Life for Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community, Asheville, NC

The Rev. Loren Lasch
Rector for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, IN

2009

The Rev. Gates S. Elliott
Associate Rector for St. James’ Episcopal Church, Jackson, MS

The Rev. Charles L Fischer III
Founding Head of School for The Episcopal School of Pittsburgh, PA

The Rev. Canon Dr. Mary Brennan Thorpe
Locum Tenens for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA

The Rev. Dr. Robert W. Wetherington
Rector for St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Asheville, NC

2010

The Rev. Gillian R. Barr
Associate Rector for Campus and Parish Ministry for Holy Trinity Parish, Clemson, SC

The Rev. Matthew R. Hanisian
Rector for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Roanoke, VA

The Rev. Pierre-Henry Buisson
Rector for St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Geneva, NY

The Rev. Geoffrey P. Evans
Rector for St. James’ Episcopal Church, Jackson, MS

The Rev. Amy Porterfield Turner
Interim Pastor for Joy Lutheran Church, Palm Bay, FL

2011

The Ven. Jennifer L. Replogle
Executive Archdeacon for the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets, Victoria, BC

The Rev. Robin T. Teasley
Assistant Priest for Pastoral Care for St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA

The Very Rev. Jonathan R. Thomas
Dean and Rector for Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, BC, and
Dean for the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets, Victoria, BC

2012

The Rev. Adolfo Moronta
Priest-in-Charge for Grace Episcopal Church, Lawrence, MA

The Rev. Kyle M. Oliver
Project Director for Stories of Hope and Renewal, an initiative of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA

The Rev. Brenda J. Sol
Rector for Church of the Holy Communion, St. Louis, MO

2013

The Rev. Robert C. Hartmans
Priest-in-Charge for Grace Episcopal Church, Asheville, NC

The Rt. Rev. Michael T. Sie
Suffragan Bishop for The Episcopal Church of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia

The Rev. Melanie Jianakoplos Slane
Chaplain for Community of the Transfiguration, Cincinnati, OH

2014

The Rev. Anita Braden
Interim Missioner for African Descent Ministries for The Episcopal Church, New York, NY

The Rev. Jonathan C. Chesney
Rector for Church of the Holy Cross, Valle Crucis, NC

The Rev. Daniel J. S. Stroud
Chaplain to His Majesty’s Forces in the British Army

2015

The Rev. Broderick L. Greer
Missioner for Baptismal Living for the Diocese of Colorado, Denver, CO

Dr. Hakan Gulerce
Associate Professor of Sociology for Marmara University, İstanbul, Türkiye, and
Deputy Director for Institute of Population and Social Research, İstanbul, Türkiye, and Director of Migration Lab, İstanbul, Türkiye

The Rev. Justin A. Ivatts
Rector for Christ Episcopal Church, Elizabeth City, NC

The Rev. Sarah T. Miller
Associate Rector for St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Washington, DC

2016

The Rev. Mark E. Chambers
Rector for St. Barnabas of the Valley Episcopal Church, Cortez, CO

The Rev. Canon Ian Lasch
Missioner for Formation for the Diocese of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

The Rev. Katherine Harmon Siberine
Church Planter for the Disabled Body of Christ Digital Mission for the Diocese of New Hampshire, Concord, NH

The Rev. Jacqueline L. Pippin
Interim Assistant Chaplain, Theology Teacher, and Service Learning Director for Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA

The Rev. Joseph Wood
Rector for Trinity Episcopal Church, Manassas, VA

2017

The Rev. Dr. Kyle Babin
Interim Associate Rector for St. James’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA

The Rev. Canon Matthew Rhodes
Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, Roanoke, VA

The Rev. Michael Sahdev
Senior Associate Rector for Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York, NY

The Rev. Canon James Stambaugh
Canon for Parish Development, Planting, Engagement & Communion Partnerships for the Diocese of Pennsylvania, Norristown, PA

The Rev. Peter Wanjiku
Rector for St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Adelphi, MD

2018

The Rev. Grant Mansfield
Priest-in-Charge for the Church of the Holy Comforter, Richmond, VA

2019

The Rev. Canon Gus Chrysson
Canon for Congregational Formation for the Diocese of Southeast Florida, Miami, FL

The Rev. Gaelyn L. Evangreene
Associate Rector for Formation and Mission for St. James’ Episcopal Church, Hendersonville, NC

The Rev. Canon Chris Exley
Canon for Transition Ministry for the Diocese of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

The Rev. Eric Grubb
Associate Rector for Pastoral Care for Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Greensboro, NC

The Rev. Amanda Kotval
Rector for All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, TX

The Rev. Chris Cole
Priest-in-Charge for St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Tulsa, OK

The Rev. Allison Pace
Associate Rector for Pastoral Care for St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA

2021

The Rev. Sarah DiCarlo-Watts
Priest-in-Charge for St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Huntsville, AL

The Rev. Joshua Paget
Associate Rector & Canterbury Chaplain for St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, CA

The Rev. Rebecca B. Troutman
Priest-in-Charge and Day School Chaplain for St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA

The Rev. Omar Cisneros
Rector for Grace Episcopal Church, Muskogee, OK

The Rev. Paul Evans
Associate Rector for Worship and Formation for St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA

The Rev. Lara Halsey
Curate for Grace Memorial Church, Portland, OR

The Rev. Andrew Lazo
Interim Rector for St. Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Fort Myers, FL

The Rev. Jean Mackay-Vinson
Associate Rector for Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach, VA

The Rev. Dr. Ernest Ogbozor
Deacon for St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Daytona Beach, FL, and
Assistant Professor for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL

The Rev. Winnie Smith
Associate Rector for Family Ministry for Christ Church, Raleigh, NC

The Rev. Yaa A. K. Addison
Associate Priest for St. Peter’s Anglican Erindale, Mississauga, ON

The Rev. Carolyne A. Adhola
Rector for St. Paul’s Parish, Batesville, AR

The Rev. Michael Alford
Rector for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Boone, NC

The Rev. Paddy Cavanaugh
Associate Rector for Christ Church, Raleigh, NC

The Rev. Anthony D. Gaboton
Vicar for Calvary Episcopal Church, Hanover, VA, and
Associate Rector for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA

The Rev. Stephen D. Pecot
Rector for Trinity Episcopal Church, Apalachicola, FL

The Rev. Canon Aaron M. Rogers
Canon Missioner for Black Ministries for the Diocese of Southern Ohio, Cincinnati, OH

The Rev. Dr. Herschel Wade III
Cathedral School Chaplain, Priest Associate for Community Life, and Residentiary Canon for the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, New York, NY

2024

The Rev. Thomas M. Alexander
Associate Rector for Trinity Cathedral Church, Little Rock, AR

The Rev. Jack Brownfield
Rector for Christ Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, PA

Dr. Thomas M. Conroy
Director of Music for Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Norfolk, VA

The Rev. Karin J. Ekholm, Ph.D.
Priest-in-Charge for St. George’s Episcopal Church, Arlington, VA

The Rev. Silas M. Engstrom
Rector for St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Dyersburg, TN

The Rev. Paul Flynn
Rector for St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Henderson, NV

The Rev. Caitlin Frazier
Rector for St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Washington, DC

The Rev. Richard L. Nelson
PCi – Assistant Director for Spiritual Formation for Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA, and
Founding Director of the Community of Saints Francis and Clare for St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Kerrville, TX

The Rev. Hayden Paul
Rector for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Katy, TX

The Rev. Natalie D. Tinner
Curate for Christ Church, Columbia, MD

The Rev. Asher Vincent
Pastor for Saron Lutheran Church, Strasburg, CO

2025

The Rev. Stefi Baiju
Associate Rector for Welcome and Formation for St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Dublin, OH

The Rev. Talley Banazek
Priest-in-Charge for St. David’s Episcopal Church, Chesterfield, VA

The Rev. Jackson T. Davey
Curate for St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Chesapeake, VA

The Rev. Casey J. Jones
Associate Priest for Worship for Church of the Redeemer, Cincinnati, OH

The Rev. Diane C. Kyle
Priest for Christ Church, Bethany, CT

The Rev. Dr. Sally Lombardo
Assistant Priest and Chaplain for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church and Saint Michael Episcopal School, Dallas, TX

The Rev. Meredith J. Rogers
Rector for St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Denver, CO

Mr. David P. Smith
Director of Youth and Family Ministries for St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Milton, MA

The Rev. Dr. Katherine A. Stanford
Pastor / Head of Staff for Huguenot Memorial Church, Pelham, NY

2026

The Rev. Jeremy Adams
Student Ministry Coordinator for All Saints’ Church, Chevy Chase, MD

The Rev. Santana Bartoldus
Assistant Rector for St. David’s Church, Baltimore, MD

The Rev. Daniel Bentley
Curate for the Church of St. James the Less, Scarsdale, NY

The Rev. Kristin Blackerby
Associate Rector for Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Auburn, AL

Ms. Lauren Vought Breeden
Director of Formation & Families for The Falls Church Episcopal, Falls Church, VA

The Rev. Dr. Jenifer Chatfield
Bishop-elect for the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania, Erie, PA

The Rev. Kevin Criley
Curate for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Boulder, CO

The Rev. Emma DiPace
Associate Rector for Church of the Advent, Kennett Square, PA

The Rev. Sarah Forti
Curate for Church of the Redeemer, Midlothian, VA

The Rev. Austin Hackel
Curate for Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Midland, TX

The Rev. Anne Alexis Harra
Assistant Rector for St. David’s Episcopal Church, Radnor, PA

The Rev. James Wesley Holcomb III
Curate for Episcopal Church of the Nativity, Dothan, AL

Pastor Elwood J. Jones Jr.
Dean’s Advisor for Community Engagement for Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA

The Rev. Karen E. Klein
Curate for St. Thomas à Becket Episcopal Church, Morgantown, WV, and
Assisting Rector for Christ Episcopal Church, Fairmont, WV

Ms. Tyra Lockhart
Film Manager for Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA

Ms. Caroline Mazzocchi
Federal Prison Chaplain

The Rev. Katherine J. Mumey
Curate for Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, Spring, TX

The Rev. Gabriel Oakes
Curate for Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross, Redmond, WA

The Rev. Margaret Paul
Curate for St. Helena’s Episcopal Church, Boerne, TX

The Rev. Nonhlanhla Shezi
Priest-in-Charge for St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, Stockton, CA

The Rev. Ellen Singer
Curate for St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, Keller, TX

Mr. Thomas A. Welch
Parish Life Minister for St. David’s Episcopal Church, Cheraw, SC, and
Executive Director for The Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Louisville, KY

The Rev. Ethan White
Curate for Christ Church – Frederica, St. Simons Island, GA

The Rev. Garth Wingfield
Associate Rector for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rock Creek Parish, Washington, DC

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From the Dean

Our work is eternity. Our focus is the Creator God and the extraordinary presence of God in time. However, this work of eternity constantly touches our immediate moment. We are trying to think through how to model the relationship of the Gospel of eternity with our particular moment in time.

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Taking A Stand

The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D., Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary, reflects on how Christians can respond to the current moment.

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