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Father Mac
Mac has been the shepherd here at Grace Church for 15 years. He and his wife, Sandy, along with their daughter, Biz, arrived in St Helena in 1993, and have rooted themselves in the community here. We’ll call Mac’s first 15 years a good start. The Church has experienced some real vitality and growth during his leadership, and the Gospel has been clearly proclaimed. One of Mac’s priorities has been the development of a leadership culture that sees the congregation as a “Priesthood of all Believers.” The premise that drives Grace Church is that everyone has been given unique spiritual gifts that, once brought together, make up the full Body of Christ. The incredible thing about Grace Church is the depth of talent in her pews. Artists, businessmen, wine makers, school teachers, empire builders and day laborers, you name it, the diversity of experience here is unparalleled. Mac sees himself as a permission giver, an encourager and a cheer leader to come alongside the good people of Grace Church and work hard to keep the beacon of the Gospel shining brightly from the corner of Oak and Spring Streets. One thing is obvious: he loves what he does!
Contact Father Mac at frmac@grace-episcopal.org

John Livingston
Senior Warden
John Livingston is a current vestry member and senior warden of Grace Church. He and his wife Diane have been members of Grace for over 20 years and have served the church in many capacities. John is currently a leader in the small group ministry, has trained as a Stephen Minister, serves as an intercessor at 8AM services, has been a leader in Grace Church's capital campaigns and Cursillo team member. As close friends, Fr Mac and John have enjoyed hiking, biking, marathoning and Mountain climbing together as well as their church collaborations. Their friendship began from the first days when Diane was on the search committee that first identified Fr. Mac. The Livingston's adult children and grandchildren are also members of Grace Church and serve in the greeting and usher ministries.
Contact John at john42540@aol.com
 

Grant Showley
Junior Warden
Grant Showley has been a member of Grace Church since 1995.  He previously served on the Vestry for two years in 1999-2001, and many may recognize him as the flutist who plays during the 10 o'clock service.  He is a restaurateur who owned Showley's at Miramonte (now Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen) for 11 years and Showley-Wrightson in Newport Beach.  He served as president of the Napa Valley Symphony for 5 years and founded the Napa Valley Youth Symphony in 2002.  He presently teaches culinary arts and sciences at the St. Helena Montessori Middle School here in Bourn Hall.  His wife is Gail Newton Showley, and their 12 year old son is Logan, who is an acolyte on the occasional Sunday.
Contact Grant at ggshowley@aol.com
Don Farrar
Treasurer
Joan and Don Farrar have visited the Napa Valley for twenty five or more years and owned property here for half that time. It was not until 2003, however, that they decided to move to the Valley and live here full time. One of their early tasks on arriving in St. Helena was to find a church home and they visited several before discovering Father Mac and Grace Church. The discovery was convincing, however, and they never looked back. Both feel that Grace Church and Cursillo have helped their spiritual growth enormously, while inviting them to continue growing and providing opportunities to serve. Don currently is head of the 10:00 Usher Corps, in his second year as a member of the Vestry and in his first month as Treasurer of the Church. Joan is Chairman of the Pastoral Care Committee, which provides meals, transportation and other services needed by parishioners who are having temporary difficulties. Both are members of small groups and consider Grace Church to be the center of their community activities and spiritual lives.
Contact Don at defarrar@comcast.net

Elizabeth Hemphill
Vestry Member
Elizabeth Hemphill and her husband, Tripp, moved to Napa in 2006, and they started attending Grace Church before the moving van had arrived at their new house. Born and raised in Texas, she grew up in the Episcopal Church – surrounded by clergy in her own family. (In fact, her grandfather and Tripp’s grandfather were priests together in the Diocese of Texas – if they had only known…) She met Tripp at All Saints’ Beverly Hills, where they volunteered as youth ministers for many years together. As a member of the Vestry, Elizabeth enjoys working with her fellow spirit-led volunteers to tackle the challenges that face a growing parish. Her education and career span the fields of fine art, interior design, food, and wine. She is an avid animal and music aficionada, and she loves Grace Church.
Contact Elizabeth at elizabethbhemphill@gmail.com
 

Orville Hammer
Vestry Member
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Contact Orville at ohammer@juno.com
 

Barbie Moller
Vestry Member
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Contact Barbie at BBMoller@sbcglobal.net

 

 

Judy Cummings
Vestry Member
CORE Team Leader for the Outreach Ministry
Judy Cummings and her husband, Jack, have lived in Napa for over 20 years. They were called to Grace Episcopal Church over 10 years ago. Judy is active with the choir, as a lector, chair of the GO committee and the Vestry. She is a registered nurse that often volunteers to travel to developing countries as an operating room nurse to assist with cleft lip and cleft palate repair surgery on infants and children.
Contact Judy at jwcishere@aol.com

 

Ken Moll
Vestry Member
Ken met his wife Nancy Carteron at a college reunion in Ohio in May 2004 and married her in August 2005 in Bourn Hall. Ken also truly found Christ earlier in 2004 and his love for both Nancy and Christ has only blossomed since moving to St. Helena and then Angwin in 2006/07. Already knowing the importance of small groups from his past New Jersey experience, he immediately joined one upon his arrival. Further recognizing the importance that Stephen Ministry had played in his life, he immediately joined the Pastoral Care Ministry where he could begin to learn how to help and give back to others in their time of need or crisis. Now a new member of the Grace Vestry, he is also a LEM, a Lector, a relatively new Cursista and recent team member, and a passionate Christian looking to learn more, love more, and help more as he seeks out his spiritual gifts.
Contact Ken at kemoll5@comcast.net

 

Joan Quinlan
Vestry Member
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Contact Joan at SVMatHome@aol.com

 

 

 

    

Lisa Marie Andersen
Invite Manager
CORE Team Leader for the "G" Ministry
Lisa Marie provides admin support and guidelines to new programs and ideas at Grace. She opens pathways of communication bridging between Vestry, Staff and Ministry Leadership to help growth and change. Lisa Marie currently manages our Directory so if you have changes email them to her. The Invite-Greeter ministry she participates in helps give direction to new and old members for current programs, activities and ways to meet people and understand the structure of Grace church. She usually attends the 10am service. If you have any questions please email her. She is looking forward to meeting you!
Contact Lisa Marie at invite@grace-episcopal.org

 

 

  

Diane Livingston
CORE Team Leader for the "A" Ministry
Diane Livingston has been a member of Grace Church for more than 25 years. Currently she is in charge of the "A" acrostic which is referred to as the Worship Committee. She also serves as an Intercessor and Lay Eucharistic Minister. Diane was Senior Warden for 4 years. When not playing golf, Diane can be found enjoying time with her 15 grandchildren!
Contact Diane at livcab@aol.com

 

 

  

Susan Shay
CORE Team Leader for the "C" Ministry
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Contact Susan at susan@reedshay.com

 

 

 

Jennifer Bell
Director of Children's Education
CORE Team Leader for the "E" Ministry
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Contact Jennifer at jennifer_bell@grace-episcopal.org

 

 

 

Helen Christianson
Ministry Incorporation Coordinator and Facilities Manager
Helen Christianson has been a member of the Grace Church family since she was twelve years old. She serves at Grace Church as the Ministry Incorporation Coordinator introducing parishioners to the opportunity of discovering and developing their spiritual gifts. Helen acts as a mentor and guide on their individual spiritual journey in discerning their gifts and ways to use these gifts in one of the church’s ministries as well as in their own life. She also provides guidance and support in Ministry Leadership Development.

In addition, Helen serves as the Church Facilities Manager. She is the liaison for visitors to staff and leaders of the church. The use of the facilities is scheduled and calendared through her as well as overseeing the operation and security of the buildings. She trains and supervises the office volunteers and is a resource for information of the church.
Contact Helen at intercessors@grace-episcopal.org

Karen Nolan
Financial Manager
Karen Nolan has been the Financial Officer at Grace Church since 2005. Karen manages all finances for the church $600,000 budget and all of it's ministries. Karen moved to the Napa Valley shortly after receiving a B.S. Degree from U.C. Davis. She has lived in St. Helena since 1986 and currently resides there with her two teenage daughter's Sarah and Shannon. Karen worked in the wine industry from 1982-1989 in accounting and compliance. From 1986 to 2004 Karen co-owned a local construction company. Karen became a member of Grace Church when her daughter's attended Saint Helena Montessori School in 1994. "I enjoy working for Grace Church because it is such a caring community of people and it is great to work for a place that I care so deeply about".
Contact Karen at karen@grace-episcopal.org

Melissa Enault
Parish Administrative Assistant
Melissa Enault is the Parish Administrative Assistant at Grace Church. Her duties include website design, Sunday morning bulletins, flyers, e-newsletters, etc.  She lives in Vallejo with her husband, Wesley. She also works part time at Bridgeway Church in Vallejo, where her dad is a Senior Pastor. God has blessed them with an incredible congregation and she’s honored to be working in the ministry with her family. Melissa has had experience with website and graphic design for about 7 years. She absolutely loves working at Grace Church and is glad God has provided her with the opportunity!
Contact Melissa at melissa@grace-episcopal.org
Craig Bond
Choir/Music Director
Craig Bond has been our church choir director for the past 30 years. He and his wife Carolyn started attending church at Grace in 1973. Craig has been the choral director for the St. Helena Unified School District since that time and recently retired from the district, but still does many musical activities in our community. Under the umbrella of the "St. Helena Choral Society" Craig directs the St. Helena Chamber Singers, St. Helena Children's Chorus, Jazz @ 7 vocal ensemble and is the director of the annual St. Helena Jazz Choir Festival to be held on March 7th, 2009. Craig & Carolyn have 3 daughters, Angela, Melissa and Carly.
Contact Craig at craigbond007@yahoo.com

Erika Trez
Senior High Youth Leader
Erika Trez came to Grace Church in the fall of 2006, freshly transplanted with her husband Joe from Charleston, SC.  Instantly addicted to Mac's dynamic preaching, she enjoyed life as a parishoner until July of 2007 when she was called to youth ministry.  As a teacher, she has enjoyed her experience of mentoring and leading young people in the classroom and is excited to be bringing her faith to the table.  Erika worked to develop and launch the Senior High Ministry and is looking forward to continuing the journey with the teens as the group grows in the coming years.  In addition to her work at Grace, she is the music teacher for the St. Helena Montessori School and teaches private music lessons in St. Helena.
Contact Erika at emariep@hotmail.com