The Rt. Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer

IX Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester (Click here for the Bishop's Page)

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The Rev. Dr. Richard Laribee, Interim Rector 

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Pastor Rick, although officially retired, continues to love serving the Church as much as possible. Most recently he served as the Rector of Christ Church, West River, MD. Prior to that he served parishes across the United States, and served as asst professor of humanities at the American University of Iraq.  Rick also enjoys serving as interdenominational minister on Holland America cruises, has extensive experience as a leader of mission trips and pilgrimages, describes himself as a passionate traveler, and loves exploring and photographing natural, cultural, historical, and religious sites throughout the world. His interests include the classic Christian spiritual disciplines and practices, especially the contemplative disciplines. Rick and his wife, Kim, live in Geneva NY.

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Contact Rick: stjohnsrectorcan@gmail.com

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​St. John's has begun the search for its next Rector. During this  time of discernment and transition, please contact the Parish Office regarding any needs and concerns and they will direct you to the appropriate people. 

 

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The Rev. Keisha Stokes, Pastoral Associate 

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Pastor Keisha joined the St. John's staff in October 2020. She also serves as the Rector of Zion Episcopal Church in Palmyra. She is a 2020 graduate of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. At St. John's, Rev. Keisha is helping with programming for families and children in addition to assisting liturgically. 

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Contact Rev. Keisha: revkeishastokes@gmail.com

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Daniel Chang, Organist and Choir Director 

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A native of San Francisco, California, Daniel is a Master’s degree candidate in the studio of David Higgs. He began his music studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Preparatory Department where he studied composition with Michael Kaulkin and piano with June Choi Oh. He continued his education at the San Francisco Conservatory for a B.M.A. in composition studying composition with David Conte and piano with Alla Gladysheva.
While at the Conservatory, Daniel participated in numerous masterclasses by leading composers, including John Adams, and also attended the European American Musical Alliance in Paris, France where he studied with composer Narcis Bonet. After graduating from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Daniel began studying organ under the direction of Simon Berry and served as organ scholar at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in San Francisco.
We at St. John’s have been enjoying his talented organ and piano accompaniment since September 2016.

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 Jessamyn Anderson, Parish Administrator ​​​​​​​​​

Contact Jessamyn:  stjohnsepiscopalcan@gmail.com

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Andrew Corley, Sexton and Building Manager

Contact Andrew: sjecsexton@gmail.com 

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Sandra Paduono, Financial Administrator 

Contact Sandra: sjec.pfa.183@gmail.com

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