Diocese of California

The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of California

(415) 673-5015

Our Bishop's blog

The Rev. Richard E. Helmer
Rector

Our Rector is head priest and pastor at Church of Our Saviour. He oversees the ongoing spiritual life and pastoral care of the congregation and church staff, coordinates our lay leadership, and presides and preaches at many of our worship services.

More about our Rector . . .

Words of welcome from Fr. Richard


The Rev. Este Gardner Cantor
Associate Rector for Youth and Children

Our Associate Rector oversees Youth and Children's ministries and assists the Rector and staff in spiritual leadership and pastoral care of the congregation.

More about our Associate Rector . . .

Words of welcome from Mother Este


The Rev. Betsy Payne Rosen
Deacon

Our Deacon proclaims the Gospel and helps lead our parish community in keeping our eyes focused outwards to the needs of the greater world. She assists at our worship services through setting the table for communion, reading the gospel, supporting our healing and visitation ministries,and reminding the community of our service to others.


Lynn I. Baker
Administrator

Our Parish Administrator attends to the day-to-day business of the community, assisting the clergy staff in their work, and coordinating the calendar and regular church worship and events.


Dr. Daniel Hoggatt
Choirmaster and Organist

Our choirmaster and organist works with the staff in planning music for our worship and directs the Choir of Our Saviour.

More about our Choirmaster. . .


Kathleen Piraino
Senior Warden

Our Senior Warden works with the Rector and helps lead the Vestry, made up of lay members elected every three years, as they work with staff in the advancement of the mission of Church of Our Saviour.


Steve Quarles
Junior Warden

Our Junior Warden, elected by the Vestry, oversees our church facility and assists the Senior Warden and Rector in leadership of the Vestry and parish.

Our 2008 Vestry:

Diane Amses, Ben Curtis, Tom Dugan, Paige MacLeod, Gillian Mishalko, Randall Tarpey-Schwed, Sally Thomas, Michelle Walker (Clerk), and Susan Zimmer


Maggie Lang
Outreach Team Coordinator

Our Outreach Team Coordinator leads the Outreach Team in the critical mission of Church of Our Saviour to raise up support for those in need both locally and around the world.


Nancy Cone
Healing Team Coordinator

Our Healing Team Coordinator works with all the members of our staff and healing team in ensuring prayers for those who are in need, visits, and that the ancient healing sacraments of the Church are available to all of the parish.


Ros Patterson
Lay Eucharistic Ministry Coordinator

Our Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors, with the help from our coordinator and staff, bring the sacrament of Holy Communion to those who cannot regularly attend our worship, and also serve in assisting administration of the sacrament during our Holy Eucharists.


Mark Tarpey-Schwed
Environmental Ministries Team Coordinator

Our newly formed Evironmental Ministries Team, with the direction of our coordinator, leads our community in outreach to help in our Christian responsiblity in healing and building sustainability for our planet and its resources.


Terry Peck
Sexton

Our Sexton helps maintain the church property and grounds, attending to basic repairs and maintenance.


Joan Peck
Altar Guild Director

Our Altar Guild Director leads the entire Altar Guild in ensuring our liturgies and worship space remain vibrant and beautiful. Often working behind the scenes, they coordinate, with the Rector and Staff, our seasonal worship customs and liturgical traditions.


Jeff Johnson
Treasurer

In conjunction with our Bookkeeper, our Treasurer helps maintain the financial records and works with our Stewardship Team in sustaining the finances of the parish.


Gay Rawlins Johnson
Bookkeeper

Our bookkeeper attends to the week-to-week record-keeping of the congregation. In addition to our financial ledger, she also works with our staff in overseeing other essential parish records.


Michelle Walker
Perspective Editor

Our Perspective Editor collects the news of the parish, assembles our monthly newsletter, and maintains our web calendar.


Gene Stocking
Archivist

With assistance from other parishioners, our Archivist maintains the historical records of the parish, including photos, documents, and other archival material.


Labor Day - Church Office Closed
Monday, September 1st
10:00 am

Godly Play, Middle Saints, Clouds of Witness & Epic Training
Saturday, September 6th
9:00 am

Community Sunday
Sunday, September 7th
10:00 am

Vestry Meeting
Wednesday, September 10th
7:00 pm

Holy Eucharist
Sunday, September 21st
8:00 am

Choral Worship
Sunday, September 21st
10:30 am

EM & EV Meeting
Sunday, September 21st
11:30 am

Holy Eucharist
Sunday, September 28th
8:00 am

Choral Worship & Bread for the World Sunday
Sunday, September 28th
10:00 am

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