Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Spring 2013 Issue | Page 33

Clergy Transitions On February 23, 2013, Bishop Shannon Johnston ordained the following to the vocational diaconate: The Rev. Deacon Emmetri Beane, who will serve as deacon at Trinity, Manassas. The Rev. Deacon Carey Chirico, who will serve as deacon at St. George’s, Fredericksburg. The Rev. Deacon Holly Hanback, who will serve as deacon at St. James’, Leesburg. The Rev. Deacon Harrison Higgins, who will serve as deacon at Church of the Epiphany, Richmond. The Rev. Deacon Ed Jones, who will serve as deacon at St. Mary’s, Colonial Beach. The Rev. Deacon Kathryn Thomas, who will serve as deacon at Piedmont Parish, Madison. The Rev. Deacon Dan Wilmoth, who will serve as deacon at Goodwin House, Bailey’s Crossroads. The Rev. Gary Barker has accepted the call of rector of Kingston Parish. He will begin his ministry there on March 15. He was previously rector of Christ Church in Smithfield, Va. The Rev. Joseph “Jody” Burnett, associate rector at Church of the Holy Comforter, Vienna, resigned in February to accept a position on the staff of St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Jackson, Miss. The Rev. Rod Caulkins is serving as interim rector at St. James’, Louisa. He began his ministry there on January 13. The Rev. Geoff Coupland has resigned as rector of Church of the Holy Comforter, Richmond. His last Sunday is April 7. The Rev. Alexander “Sandy” Graham has been called as associate rector of St. Andrew’s, Burke. He was previously an interim priest on the staff of the Washington National Cathedral. The Rev. Deacon Ed Jones has accepted the position of secretary and chief of staff of the Diocese of Virginia. He began this ministry on March 25. The Rev. Ben Maas has accepted the call of St. James’, Warrenton to be their next rector. He began his ministry there on February 3. He was previously rector of St. Andrew’s Church in Louisville, Ky. The Rev. Jim May, rector of St. Paul’s, Owens, has accepted a call to Christ Church in Monticello, Fla. He has been rector of St. Paul’s since 2004. His last Sunday was Easter Sunday. The Rev. George Muir, interim rector of All Saints’ Church, Richmond, resigned his position in January to accept a part time interim position in Georgia. The Rev. Lauren R. Stanley has accepted a call to serve as priest-incharge of the Rosebud Mission West on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. She began her ministry there on February 17. The Rev. Lynne Washington has resigned as vicar of St. Peter’s, Richmond as of February 3. Searching for the right place to retreat? Come to Roslyn. We offer gracious service in a relaxed, peaceful environment conductive to prayer. Roslyn offers over 7,900 square feet of quiet, peaceful meeting space overlooking the James River valley. We have spacious overnight lodging available with private baths and daily housekeeping services. Our dining facility has full time chefs and can accommodate up to 150 guests. Our scenic grounds along side the historic Kanawha Canal provide a calming place for friends to gather. If you need a relaxed, more productive atmosphere to conduct your next meeting or retreat, call our conference coordinator at 800.477.6296, or log on to our website at www.roslyncenter.org. A Retreat Center of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia 8727 River Road •Richmond, Va 23229 www.roslyncenter.org The following rectors have announced their retirements: The Rev. Rachelle Birnbaum from All Saints’, Sharon Chapel, Alexandria on September 1, 2013. She has been rector of All Saints’ since 1998. The Rev. Jim Dannals from St. George’s, Fredericksburg, on July 31, 2013. He has served as rector of St. George’s since 2004. The Rev. Sue Eaves from St. Thomas’, Richmond, on April 14, 2013. She has served as rector of St. Thomas since 2001. The Rev. David Harper from Olivet Church, Franconia in Alexandria, on May 31, 2013. He has served as rector of Olivet since 2002. The Rev. Catherine “Kaki” Swann from Cople Parish, on June 12, 2013. She has served as rector of Cople Parish since 2005. In Memoriam The Rev. Paul John Achtemeier, Th.D., husband of the Rev. Dr. Sandra-Levy-Achtemeier who serves as priest associate at St. John’s, Richmond, died Monday, January 18. Dr. Achtemeier was professor emeritus of biblical interpretation at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia and was an internationally recognized scholar. He was an active member of St. John’s Church, Richmond. Dr. Achtemeier is also survived by two children and five grandchildren. Spring 2013 / Virginia Episcopalian 31