ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH GRAND FORKS, ND
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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

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ST. PAUL'S STAFF

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.

The 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.

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.

Carol 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.

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.

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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