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Staff and Vestry
Clergy and Staff
Our church staff consists of our Rector, Parish Administrator and a Sexton. We don't currently have a permanent musician. Please feel free to contact Fr Richard for any pastoral question, or Luann for anything practical.
Pastor
Richard Morgan
Rector
richard@sjecd.org
Pastor
Luann McIllvaine
Parish Administrator
office@sjecd.org
Pastor
John Eagles
Sexton
The Vestry
In the Episcopal Church in the United States, the vestry is the legal representative of the parish. The presiding officer of the vestry is the Rector. There are usually two wardens. The senior warden leads the parish between Rectors and is a support person for the Rector. The junior warden often has responsibility for church property and buildings. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation, to support the church’s mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances.
Here at St. James’, our Senior warden (Rector’s Warden) is chosen from among the vestry by the rector. The junior warden, clerk and treasurer are elected by the vestry. We have nine members elected for three-year terms, with one-third of the members typically ending their terms each year. A member may be elected for two consecutive terms, but then must remain off the vestry for at least a year before running again unless they are a warden or the treasurer (an asterisk indicates that the member is now in their second term). Elections are held at the annual meeting, which takes place in early February. Vestry meetings are held once a month, typically in the evening on the last Wednesday of the month.
Saint James’ is blessed to have dedicated and able members serving on our Vestry.
Vestry Officers (2024-2025)
Pastor
Rich Carango
Senior Warden
Pastor
Matt Wagner
Junior Warden
Pastor
Gloriana Noreika
Clerk
Pastor
George Fritze
Treasurer
Vestry Members
Youth Pastor
Rich Carango
2028*
Youth Pastor
Jude Tattum
2028
Youth Pastor
Nancy Glidden
2028
Youth Pastor
Pete Silvester
2026*
Youth Pastor
Bruce Shipley
2026*
Youth Pastor
Karen Andrews
2026
Youth Pastor
Gloriana Noreika
2027
Youth Pastor
Matt Wagner
2027
Youth Pastor
Tim Gemmell
2027
Deanery / Diocesan Delegates
We appoint three delegates to represent us at Deanery Plenary meetings and at the Diocesan Convention. These appointments are for three years.
Pastor
Dick McConnell
Term 2027
Pastor
John Hamilton
Term 2026
Pastor
JoAnn Mattia
Term 2028
 
St James' Episcopal Church

409 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

(610) 269-1774
 
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