Staff and Clergy
Paul Fromberg, Rector, is a preacher, teacher, liturgist and artist. He has a degree in family and marriage counseling and has worked in Episcopal churches in Texas and California since 1987. Read his blog here. You can see a video of Paul talking about mission here.
Peter Levenstrong, Associate Rector, came to us in July of 2020. He received his M.Div from Yale Divinity School in May of 2020. Peter brings his rich experience to youth and family ministries.
Sanford Dole, Music Director, is a composer and singer, and the director of the Sanford Dole Ensemble. He was a founding member of the male vocal ensemble Chanticleer.
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Getting in touch
Leesy Taggart, Treasurer, works closely with the vestry and the staff, and is responsible for the management of income and expenses. The Treasurer prepares the annual parish report and provides reports to membership and to the vestry.
If you would like to schedule a meeting with any of the staff, please use the email links in the Staff and Clergy section above.
Contact the office to get in touch with vestry members or with any question you might have. Our phone number is 415-255-8100, but the phone is often unattended so email is the preferred channel for a quick response. We are irregularly in the office during this period of COVID precautions, but meet weekly for our staff meeting on Tuesdays from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. If you wish to meet with a clergyperson or staff member, please use email to set up an appointment. |
Vestry MembersAnnabrooke Temple, Inward-Looking Co-Convener, acts as the Chief Operating Officer of the parish, reviewing business practices to make sure we are working in a clear and transparent way.
Barbara Nicol, Outward-Looking Co-Convener, acts as the liaison between the neighborhood and the rector, creating new relationships outside the church.
Jess Turner, Sacred Space Commissioner, helps coordinate a number of volunteer efforts around our buildings and grounds, and consults with the rest of the vestry and our staff on repair, maintenance, and capital improvements. Rick Cornelius, Membership Commissioner, works to help peopleto become active members of the community. This begins with ensuring newcomers have a good experience when they visit. The MC also ensures that visitors have sufficient information about sharing their life and work here. This includes both our membership packet and connecting with other people. |
Bill Phillips, Strategic Presence Commissioner, is responsible for communicating about St. Gregory’s using all forms of media, in order to accurately portray a vibrant and relevant Christian community.
Andy Wells, Finance Commissioner, provides oversight, advice and input to St. Gregory’s annual budget process, and monitors expenses and revenue throughout the year. The FC coordinates fundraising and is the interface between the vestry and the Treasurer.
Megan Yip, Life Long Learning Commissioner, pays attention to and supports the efforts of all those contributing their passions and skills to learning and formation.
Erik Anderson, Secretary, keeps all official records of the meetings and decisions of the vestry and is authorized to file official reports on behalf of the parish.
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Assisting Clergy
St. Gregory's is blessed with many volunteer assisting clergy who occasionally preach, teach and preside, and who contribute to the life of the community.
Retired Staff and Clergy
Sara Miles. After serving as our Director of Ministry for almost 10 years, Sara retired from St. Gregory's in 2017. You can find out more about Sara, her writing, and speaking engagements at her webpage.
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Kerri Meyer. After serving as our Youth and Family Minister and Associate Rector, in September 2019 Kerri began new work as Farmer-Priest at Good Courage Farm, Hutchinson, Minnesota.
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Sylvia Miller-Mutia. After serving as our Youth and Family Minister and Associate Rector, Sylvia began new work in Albuquerque where as Clergy for Creative Outreach, Evangelism & Family Ministry at St Mark's Episcopal Church.
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