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Parish Office

Phone 973-762-1319

2nd Phone 973-762-1338 (no answering machine)

Fax 973-762-9213

Email parish-office@stgeorges-maplewood.org

Clergy

The Rev. Bernard W. Poppe
(973) 762-1319, (973) 763-3676

Like so many in Maplewood, I'm a New York City transplant. I came to St. George's as Rector in the fall of 2002, drawn by the blend of neighborhood and families living with a commitment to progressive Christian faith and a practical grasp of the connections between urban and suburban issues, culture and spirit.

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The Rev. Christian Carroll
(973) 762-1319

The Rev. Christian Carroll has served as Priest Associate at St. George's since her ordination to the priesthood in December 2007.

Before earning a master's degree in divinity from Drew University's Theological School and entering the priesthood, Chris earned master's degrees in psychology and social work, and worked as a clinical social worker.

In addition to assisting the Rector, Chris is involved in adult education and spiritual direction.

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Staff

John Ayer
(973) 762-1319

John Ayer began as Organist and Choirmaster in April 2008.

John came to St. George's from a similar position at Readington Reformed Church in Readington, NJ. He previously served as Interim Music Director at Trinity Church in Princeton, and before that for 17 years as Organist and Choirmaster at St. John's Episcopal Church in Memphis, TN.

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Olivia Pope

Olivia Pope, a resident of Austin, Texas, is a recent graduate of Kalamazoo College where she majored in religion. She has long been involved with the Girl Scouts, continuing as a counselor and mentor even after her own camping days. She has a passion for working with children and youth and social justice and this combined with her developing spirituality led her to the Episcopal Service Corp, a national program of the Episcopal Church based on other volunteer organizations like the Peace Corp.

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Wardens

Cheryl Notari

Cheryl was elected to the Vestry in 2003 and has served as Warden since 2008. Her term ends in 2014.
 

Valyrie Laedlein

Val was elected to the Vestry in 2008 and has served as Warden since 2011. Her term ends in 2015.

Vestry

Cathy Jameson

Cathy was elected to the Vestry in 2008 and is in the class of 2014.

David Gorman

David was elected to the Vestry in 2011 and is in the Class of 2014.

George Hebert

George was elected to the Vestry in 2011 and is in the Class of 2015. He serves as Director of the Lectors & Layreaders.

Kirk Petersen

Kirk was elected to the Vestry in 2008 and is in the Class of 2015.

Lisa Heher

Lisa was elected to the Vestry in 2010 and is in the Class of 2016.

Martha Gardner

Martha was elected to the Vestry in 2012 and is in the Class of 2015.

Ron Garner

Ron was elected to the Vestry in 2010 and is in the Class of 2016. His area of oversight is Communications.

Tom Edwards

Tom was elected to the Vestry in 2009 and is in the Class of 2016. He serves as Clerk of the Vestry.

Tony Bousanti

Tony was elected to the Vestry in 2012 and is in the Class of 2014.

Other Lay Leaders

Amy Cox-Martins

Amy is director of St. George's Sunday School.

Clarence Clark

Clarence is chair of the Newcomers & Greeters Committee.

Clint Rataczak

Clint is co-chair of the "Fix the Furnace" Capital Campaign.

Dan Austin

Dan is co-chair of the Stewardship Committee.

Lindsay McHugh

Lindsay is co-chair of the "Fix the Furnace" Capital Campaign and Editor-in-Chief of the parish newsletter, Dragon Tales.

Nina Nicholson

Nina is webmaster of St. George's and manages the listservs.

Sharon McSorley

Sharon is co-chair of the Stewardship Committee.