Gloria Jost is an experienced teacher, pastor, mother, music minister for ecumenical contemplative prayer, and retreat leader whose years of working with diverse faith traditions bring a wide range of expertise to her work with children's faith formation and welcoming people into the life of church.
She holds a Master of Divinity from associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana. After serving in the Mennonite Church for many years, Gloria and her husband have found a home in the Episcopal church.
Oregon Episcopal Diocese
Corner of Interstate 5 and Miley Rd
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-678-5422
ST FRANCIS of ASSISI
Episcopal ChurchFather Tony
Rector
2004 - present
Rev Dr Anthony J Petrotta - came to St Francis in 2005 after many years in theological education. He has a heart for all ages asking and exploring what it means to be disciple, followers of Jesus Christ in our culture today.
Fr Tony grew up in CA. He received his B.A. from Westmont College, Santa Barbara; his M.A. from Fuller Seminary, Pasadena and his Ph.D. from University of Sheffield, England.
Fr Tony and his wife, Pamela, bring spirituality, intelligence, knowledge and, in Pamela's case, exceptional music abilities to our community.
Father Tom
Rector Emetritus
Rev Thomas Cummins - and his wife Emily were two of the founders of St Francis in Wilsonville.
After a successful career with IBM, Father Tom served as the first rector and was named Rector Emeritus upon his retirement.
Rev Beth Mallon - was ordained Deacon in 2004 after graduating from the Episcopal School for Deacons in Berkeley, CA. Soon, she came home to Oregon with her husband, Kevin and teenagers, Greg and Claire.
Beth began her ministry at Grace Episcopal Church in Fairfield, CA. In her earlier life, she was a human resource manager and a 6th grade teacher. She holds a BA in Elementary Education from Western Oregon University and an MBA from University of Nebraska. She now works in the library at Wood Middle School in Wilsonville.
Rev Kenneth Russell - grew up in a Lutheran Church in Beaverton, OR and served as a Lutheran pastor.
Ken graduated from Oregon State University with a BS in Economics; and Northwest School of Law at Lewis & Clark College.
1991 Ken, his wife, Cindy, and their two children joined St Bartholomew Episcopal Church in Beaverton. In 2000, Ken was ordained Deacon and has served in Lake Oswego and Hillsboro. He has served as spiritual advisor to Cursillo and on the board of Oregon Episcopal School.
Gloria
Education
Father Tom
Rector Emeritus
Charlene Prieve - has been running St Francis' office for over 20 years. She is our face to all those coming to our church during the week; as well as a warm, reassuring aide for all of us.
Weekly, Charlene creates the bulletins that guides us through our various morning services. She answers the phone and deals with everything you can imagine, and more.
Administrator
Donna Robinson-Bohr - the newest member of our staff, Donna is responsible for our web site and other communications, both inside and beyond our church.
She is a former elementary school teacher, technical trainer and developer of on-line training.
Donna holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Westfield State College in Massachusetts.
Communications
Dr Jon Holland has been organist and choirmaster at St Francis since 1999. He extends an open invitation to anyone interested in participating in the music program.Opportunities include singing in the choir; playing in the bell choir; and playing instruments of all kinds.
Jon holds a bachelor's degree in Music Education from Southern Oregon College, as well as a Master's in Music History and a Doctor of Musical Arts degrees both from the University of Oregon.
An accomplished teacher, Jon has varied educational experience.
Jon
Director of Music
Holy Eucharist
Sunday - 8 & 10:30AM
Wednesday -12 noon
Labyrinth
Wed & Thurs 10AM - 3PM
Office Hours
Tues -Fri 9AM-3PM
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