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St.
Paul's Episcopal Church
319 S. 5th Street
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-7955
(701) 775-0278 (FAX)
The
Rt. Rev. Michael Smith, Bishop
The Rev. Dr. James Shannon, Rector
The Rev. Barb Lander, Deacon
The Rev. Don Leroux, Deacon
Carol Johnson, Secretary
Doug Woodard, Sexton
Jill Delight, Organist and Choir Director
stpaulsgrandforks@msn.com
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ST. PAUL'S STAFF
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The
Rt. Rev. Mike Smith was consecrated Bishop of North Dakota in May
2004. Bishop Mike spends most of his time in Fargo at the Cathedral,
but visits St. Paul's several times each year. |
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Rev. Dr. James Michael Shannon was ordained a deacon in September of 1998 and a priest on March
19, 1999 on the Feast of St. Joseph at St. George's Episcopal Church, Bismarck, ND. Fr. Shannon
came to the Episcopal Church from a variety of backgrounds having served in Presbyterian, Reformed
Church (RCA), Lutheran (ELCA), and United Methodest Churches. He has over 30 years in the ministry.
He holds a BS degree, an M.Div. and a doctorate in Pastor Counseling. Fr. Shannon has a delightful
sense of humor and is known for his terrible jokes. His preaching is full of humor, stories and challenges
to live the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in a vivid and practical way. |
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The
Rev. Barb Lander is a permanent deacon in the church, and has special
interests in ministry to the gay and lesbian population. Oldest son
Steve is ordained as a priest in the church and serves a congregation
in Minnesota.
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Johnson, our secretary, joined St. Paul's in August of 2006. She and
her husband Bob came to Grand Forks from Jamestown. A member of Calvary
Lutheran Church, she provides both sanity and ecumenism to the office.
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Doug
Woodard, church sexton, is the invisible man of St. Paul's. Doug may
not be seen, but his work around the parish is most visible - and
appreciated! Doug keeps the building and grounds in tip-top shape.
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Jill Delight
has been organist and choir director at St. Paul's on and off for about 25 years.
She is also a full-time English teacher at Valley Middle School and a part-time piano
instructor. When asked about her role at St. Paul's Jill stated that "choir members
are my second family. I am truly blessed."
She went on to say "If it weren't
for my mother (may she rest in peace), I would not be sitting at the organ bench
each Sunday. Gert Pettit hounded me every single day for many, many years to sit
down and practice. I am a product of her perseverance, not mine. So, if those of you
sitting in the congregation appreciate what music I /we produce, send a prayerful
thanks up to my mother. Those not pleased, take it up with Gert when you get to
heaven!" |
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ST.
PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
GRAND FORKS, ND
