The Rev. W. Frank Allen
Rector
The Rev. Frank Allen has served as Rector since 1997. He grew up in Dallas, TX and attended Duke University on academic and music scholarships. After graduating with a degree in History, Frank worked for a large Construction Company in Philadelphia before answering the call to the priesthood. He attended Virginia Theological Seminary and served two years at St. John's in Roanoke, VA before coming to St. David's. Frank has served on the Standing Committee for the Diocese of Pennsylvania and other committees and commissions. He has twice served as a Deputy to The General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Frank is a Canon for Mission in the Episcopal Diocese of Guatemala and serves on the Board of the Gathering of Leaders. He has developed curriculum for adult baptism and confirmation, as well as a study on the Gifts of the Spirit. Frank and his wife Amy have three grown sons.
- fallen@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947 x217
The Rev. Elizabeth W. Colton
Associate Rector
The Rev. Elizabeth W. Colton (Liz), grew up in Albany, New York, and had a first career teaching every level from small children to teacher training, except high school! Ordained at first to the Vocational Diaconate, she served St. Mary’s, Hamilton Village, the Cathedral Church of the Saviour and Church of the Holy Spirit as deacon. Later she served on the Bishop’s staff as Coordinator for the Training and Formation of Deacons. After a call to the priesthood, she then served as Rector of Grace Church and the Incarnation, Trinity Gulph Mills, and as Interim Rector of All Saints’ Torresdale. Liz has served the Diocese of Pennsylvania in many capacities over the years. At St. David’s she is Chaplain to the St. David’s Episcopal Day School and works with the Pastoral Care Commission.
- lcolton@stdavidschurch.org
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The Rev. Maurice Dyer
Associate Rector
The Rev. Maurice Dyer is a California native and grew up in San Diego. He attended Cal State University at Monterey Bay, and graduated from the social and behavioral science department. After his undergraduate work, Maurice was called to serve as a missionary and moved to South Africa. While in South Africa, he lived in a Benedictine Monastic community with the other monks and taught at the school that they oversaw. He then moved to Capetown, South Africa and worked for an institute that assisted people in healing from trauma, particularly related to the South African Apartheid years. Upon coming back to the U.S. he went to seminary at the Virginia Theological Seminary and graduated in 2019. Maurice has worked in several churches in central California and Washington DC. He sits on the boards of the Global Episcopal Mission Network, Episcopal Community Services and co-chairs the Global Mission Commission of the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
- mdyer@stdavidschurch.org
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The Rev. Emily Zimbrick-Rogers
Associate Rector
Emily is glad to call the Philadelphia area home after many moves around the country and the Netherlands. She has degrees in creative writing from Wheaton College in Illinois and Old Dominion University in Virginia, which led her to journalism, fiction writing, and teaching at the undergraduate and high school level. While teaching high school seniors and first-year college students, she sensed a call to spiritual mentorship and pastoral presence with young people. Emily earned a M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary and is currently completing a STM in Anglican Studies from the School of Theology at the University of the South (Sewanee) with a thesis on liturgical diversity. She has published articles in The Christian Century and other academic and popular publications. Emily is the clergy support for Discipleship and Fellowship at St. David’s. She is married to Charles and they are the parents of an energetic elementary school-age daughter.
- ezimbrick-rogers@stdavidschurch.org
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The Rev. Edward Shiley
Associate Rector
Ed grew up near Stephens City, VA, attended Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ, and taught high school vocal music and directed church choirs in NJ until he was drafted in 1968. Ed joined the Navy and served as Assistant Director of the Bluejacket Choir at Great Lakes, III, before being stationed in Nha Be, Vietnam. There he served as Chaplain's Assistant, Director of the Nha Be Choir, and worked with Armed Forces Television, receiving the Navy Medal of Commendation for his public relations work. Ed returned to NJ as a high school vocal music teacher, guest choral conductor, and Minister of Music in various denominations.
Leaving his music career, Ed worked for twelve years in the marketing and customer service side of the health insurance industry (Cigna and Aetna) before answering the call to ordination. He graduated from Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA, in 1997, and has served as rector of St. James Episcopal Church, Boardman, OH, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Broomall, PA, and Church of the Redeemer, Springfield, PA. He retired in August of 2016. Ed has served on Diocesan Council, various committees and commissions, and as Dean of the Delaware Deanery. His greatest passions are "how we care for and love one another," and Spiritual Formation. Ed and his wife Kim have two grown children.
- eshiley@stdavidschurch.org
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The Rev. Ken McCaslin
Deacon
Executive Director, Hospital Ministries
Ken McCaslin is a lifelong Episcopalian. Ken and Cheri have been married for 38 years, have two grown children; David and Allison, and 5 grandchildren. They have been members of St. David's Radnor since 1990. In 1999, Ken began the process of discernment to ordained ministry here at St. David's. Ken was ordained a vocational deacon in June of 2008.
After ordination, Ken served St. Mary's Ardmore and then Christ Church Pottstown where he led their outreach ministries. Prior to returning to St. David’s he was the Deacon Missioner for the Valley Forge Deanery based at Calvary in Conshohocken, working for the Dean, the Rev Stephen Price. There he worked with all parishes to yoke their outreach programs to expand across neighboring communities.
Ken's undergraduate degree is in Business Management and he has a Masters in Religious Arts from Lutheran Theological Seminary of Philadelphia and a certificate in Anglican Studies. In his secular career, he has been in Healthcare Information Technology for over 35 years. He served on the board of Health Level Seven, International (HL7) a not for profit healthcare standards body, was Chair of their Technical Steering Committee and is an HL7 Fellow. Ken has served on the Diocesan Liturgical Committee, the Board of the Dolphins, and the CPE Board at Cooper University Hospital, Camden. He currently serves on the diocesan Commission on Ministry and the Soul Care Chaplaincy Committee.
Ken is the Executive Director of Hospital Ministry, part of the Episcopal Chaplaincy Programs, based at St. David’s. Its mission is to visit every Episcopalian in every hospital at least once before they are discharged. To accomplish this, the program trains lay persons to be pastoral visitors working with the hospitals and parishes of the surrounding deaneries to coordinate visits. To learn more about the program visit https://stdavidschurch.org/hospital-lay-chaplaincy-program/ or call or email Ken here at St. David’s.
- kmccaslin@stdavidschurch.org
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Buff Barnes
Spiritual Direction
Buff is the Director of the St. David’s Center for Spiritual Direction. Buff has been on staff at St. David’s in varying capacities since 1999 and has been offering spiritual direction since 2004. She meets for spiritual direction with individuals as well as groups. She has a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development and a Master's Degree in Holistic Spirituality and Spiritual Direction from Chestnut Hill College. Companioning others in their lives of faith is a privilege and gentle joy in her life. She is married to James. They have four grown children and six wonderful grandchildren.
- bbarnes@stdavidschurch.org
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Margaret Biester, M.S.Ed
Head of School, St. David's Episcopal Day School
Margaret received her B.A. in History from the College of Wooster in Ohio and went on to pursue a Master of Science in Elementary Education at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education. She has 8 years of experience teaching children from kindergarten through 5th grade, and holds a Pennsylvania certification in Elementary Education, Middle School Social Studies and Middle School Language Arts. Previously, Margaret worked at Germantown Academy and more recently has taught Kindergarten at Mosby Woods Elementary School in Fairfax, Virginia where she also served as the Project Based Learning Team Leader. In addition, she is trained in Responsive Classroom and Project Based Learning and earned a Working Professionals Business Essentials Certificate from the Wharton School of Business. Margaret is passionate about bringing education into the 21st century and how technology can be an asset to a school. In her spare time, she loves to bake, dance, and spend time with her two wonderful children, Lucy and Wes.
- mbiester@sdeds.org
- 484-588-5643
Steve Boyes
Groundskeeper
Steve maintains the grounds of St. David’s campus as well as the Rectory. He takes care of mowing the lawns, removing leaves, weeding beds, trimming trees and plowing snow throughout the year.
- property@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947
Geoff Chamberlain
Broadcast Manager
Geoff is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of video, audio, lighting, and scenic production for church wide events. He provides video and livestream support for the Wednesday and Sunday services, as well as for weddings, funerals, and other special events. Geoff has been a longtime member of St. David’s Church, is a Choir member and a past Rector’s Warden.
- gchamberlain@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947
Camryn Corbin
Youth Minister
Camryn is responsible for planning and overseeing all the programs and activities dedicated to the middle and high school students at St. David’s. Her mission is to create young disciples in a fun and safe environment. Camryn works closely with the youth choir and family ministries to assist in planning development. She is currently attending Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary to obtain a master’s in Youth Ministry.
- ccorbin@stdavidschurch.org
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Amy Van Sciver Darst
Assistant Head of School, St. David's Episcopal Day School
Amy received a dual certificate in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education at Cabrini University. She began teaching as a Gifted Math teacher in the T/E School District, and soon moved into a teaching position at New Gulph Children’s Center, in Villanova, where she taught preschoolers for many years. Shortly after, Amy became involved with Practical Strategies, Inc., an Educational Consulting company, where she primarily correlated state standards to educational textbooks. This position grew to support various areas of the United States and soon school districts were contacting her to create the curriculum for their after-school and summer school programs. Later she spent time as a teacher at St. Peter’s Preschool, in Malvern, and Holy Child school at Rosemont before joining the SDEDS staff. Amy has a passion for helping rescue animals and has fostered many over the years. She shares her home not only with her husband and two teenage daughters, but also with her furry rescues, 3 dogs, and 2 cats.
- adarst@sdeds.org
- 484-588-5643
Amy Dolan
Spiritual Direction
For 20 years Amy has loved helping people find ways to draw spirituality into their daily lives. In addition to being a spiritual director for individuals and groups, Amy offers the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. She teaches Yoga and Philosophy at a local university, is a regular blogger about living a contemplative life, and is a published author. She lives with her husband, two dogs, two cats, and an ever-changing mix of three mostly-grown kids. You can find her online at https://yogawithspirit.com/.
- amy@yogawithspirit.com
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Diane Dowlin
Office Manager/Calendar Coordinator
Diane manages the Church calendar by scheduling all meetings and events and coordinates event set up requests with the Property Department. She also supports Christmas and Lent Holiday Outreach and the Outreach Grant Program. Diane assists the Communication department with branding of Program Brochures and event posters.
- ddowlin@stdavidschurch.org
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Roe DeRitis
Parish Receptionist
Roe answers and directs all incoming phone calls and visitors. She maintains the Parish Registry for Baptism, Confirmation, Wedding and Funeral records. She is the staff liaison for the Newcomers Commission, Monday Morning Flowers, the Sermon and Birthday Card Ministry. Roe proofreads all publications and prepares the Calendar and Readings section for the Sunday bulletin. Roe produces all worship bulletins, schedules Lay Assistants for participation in services, maintains the Intercessor Prayer List and interacts with families planning memorial services
- receptionist@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947 x205
Jo-Ann Funkhouser
Finance Manager
Jo-Ann is responsible for the accounting and bookkeeping functions of the church. She manages payroll and bank reconciliation. Jo-Ann supports the annual Stewardship campaign in cooperation with the Finance and Stewardship Commission. She also organizes financial records for the annual audit, prepares parishioner Giving statements and issues monthly budget reports to the Finance Commission and budget reports to the Department Chairs.
- jfunkhouser@stdavidschurch.org
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Shannon Garland
Communications Associate
Shannon helps support the Communications Director with various tasks such as the DOVE publication, social media, Rector's letter, and clergy videos. She also records, edits, and posts all of the St. David's video content for social media and the website, and assists where needed. Shannon also supports the general ministry of the church.
- sgarland@stdavidschurch.org
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Emily Given
Director of Christian Formation
Emily Given oversees the ongoing development and implementation of the Christian Formation program for children and youth, as well as our Sunday, mid-week, and special learning opportunities. She also works with the staff to develop activities for children within each ministry. Emily is a nationally known Christian educator and author of the Building Faith Brick by Brick (Lego-based) curriculum series.
- egiven@stdavidschurch.org
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Nereida Gordon
The Gift Shop
Nereida has been involved with the Gift Shop and Art Gallery at St. David's, and its connected International Outreach Partners, for many years.
- giftshop@stdavidschurch.org
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Matt Grove
Grounds Supervisor
Matt supervises all of the grounds of St. David’s 40 acre campus. He directs the lawn care, tree work, grass cutting, tree trimming, weeding, gutter cleaning and snow removal on all roads, walk ways and pathways. Matt also maintains the exteriors of the church, chapel and offices, Parish House, Rectory, Day School and sheds as well as the crypts, mausoleums and graves in the graveyard. Matt sells the plots in the Graveyard and manages the card catalog database for the graveyard as well as overseeing all body burials and ash internments. Matt also coordinates all of the tents, tables and chair set ups for the Fair.
- mgrove@stdavidschurch.org
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Natalee Hill
Director of Communications
Natalee is responsible for the development and coordination of all published electronic and visual communications for the Church, including Advent, and Lent publications, Invitation to Ministry book, Annual Report, Narthex posters, and website banners. She maintains the St. David's website, parish and community publicity, and the implementation of new technology, as it relates to parish communication.
- nhill@stdavidschurch.org
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Chris King
Parish Custodian
Chris sets up and breaks down the many events at St. David’s. His responsibilities include the preparation and general cleaning of all worship spaces and common areas. He works with the Altar Guild and the Flower Guild to ensure preparation for worship, weddings and funerals. Chris serves up coffee and a smile every Wednesday through Sunday.
- property@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947
Maria Leal
Director of Children’s Education
Maria oversees the Sunday School Program for children in grades 2-5, Good Shepherds Park, Pre K- grade 1, The Edge and grades 4-5, as well as the Children’s Sermon and Wednesday evening children’s education offerings. Maria is involved in Vacation Bible School, the Shrove Tuesday Supper, the Easter Egg Hunt and a variety of developmentally-appropriate ways for our children, youth and their families to grow in their faith.
- mleal@stdavidschurch.org
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Eileen Myers
Wedding Coordinator
Eileen is the staff contact for weddings. She assists couples in planning the ceremony and answers questions about the preparation process.
- emyers@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947
Josiah Pizzo
Groundskeeper
Josiah maintains the grounds of St. David’s campus as well as the Rectory. He mows the lawns, removes leaves, weeds beds, trims trees and plows snow throughout the year. During the months of November through March, Josiah works in the main building setting up and breaking down tables and chairs and sets up AV equipment for the high volume of events during the holiday season.
- property@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947
Leslie Robertshaw
Parish Administrator
Leslie manages the financial, property, and personnel resources of the church and graveyard. Along with the Rector, she is responsible for preparation of the annual budget and monitors expenditures to assure compliance with the approved budget. Leslie is a member of the Finance and Property and Stewardship Commissions and provides for the custody and safekeeping of church records.
- lrobertshaw@stdavidschurch.org
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Dr. Clair Rozier
Director of Music
Clair is responsible for directing the St. David’s Adult Choir to help lead worship at our weekly Sunday services from September through June. The choir also leads two Taizé prayer services, one in the fall and one in the spring. Clair also directs the Adult Chamber Choir wh sings a cappella motets monthly. Clair also directs the St. David’s Children’s Choir, which presents an annual musical in June.
- crozier@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947 x212
Heather Sill
Parish Receptionist
Heather answers and directs all incoming phone calls and visitors. She maintains the Parish Registry for Baptism, Confirmation, Wedding and Funeral records. She is the staff liaison for the Newcomers Commission, Monday Morning Flowers, the Sermon and Birthday Card Ministry. Heather proofreads all publications and prepares the Calendar and Readings section for the Sunday bulletin. Heather produces all worship bulletins, schedules Lay Assistants for participation in services, maintains the Intercessor Prayer List and interacts with families planning memorial services.
- receptionist@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947 x205
Paul Smith
Parish Custodian
Paul sets up and breaks down the many events at St. David’s. His responsibilities include the preparation and general cleaning of all worship spaces and common areas. He works with the Altar Guild and the Flower Guild to ensure preparation for worship, weddings and funerals. Paul serves up coffee and a smile every Wednesday through Sunday.
- property@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947
Dr. Elaine Sonnenberg Whitelock
Associate Director of Music
Elaine is responsible for directing the Primary choir (K through grade 1). These young choristers focus on music that communicates a direct message of God's presence and learn anthems to be sung in worship approximately six times a year. Elaine also directs the Handbell choirs to grow in skill and proficiency and to prepare music for presentation in worship monthly. Elaine presents and Annual Talent Show and directs a Pageant Band.
- esonnenberg@stdavidschurch.org
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Holly Vicki
Music Assistant
Holly supports the music department of St. David’s Church and maintains the Music Library.
- hvicki@stdavidschurch.org
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Kurt Zampitella
Groundskeeper
Kurt works outside May-October assisting the Property Department with groundskeeping. November-April, he works inside completing handyman tasks for the campus buildings, as well as helping with set-ups, custodial tasks, and other projects.
- property@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947
Jay Baldwin
Communications, Outreach, Stewardship
- jaybaldwin612@gmail.com
Jim Dolan, Rector's Warden
Finance, Property
- jbdolanjr@gmail.com
Alison Hastings
Family Ministries, Fellowship
- amchastings@yahoo.com
Tom Johantgen, Finance Warden
Finance, Stewardship
- thomas.johantgen@sedgwickcms.com
Rod Kellett
St. David's Episcopal Day School, Property
- rod.kellett@gmail.com
Mona Kirby, Junior Warden
Communications, Fellowship
- monakkirby@gmail.com
Edie Lewis, Secretary
Adult Formation/Discipleship
- lewise216@gmail.com
Leslie Lewis
Family Ministries, Outreach
- brantpoint1@msn.com
Tim Roach
Finance, Property
- timroach22@gmail.com
Sarah Schoettle
Outreach, Pastoral Care
- schoettle.sarah@gmail.com
Betsy Spiegel
Family Ministries, St. David's Episcopal Day School, Worship
- betsy.spiegel@icloud.com
Michael Tredinnick
Fellowship, Stewardship, Worship
- mtreds@verizon.net
Julia Urwin
Fellowship, Outreach
- julia.urwin@gmail.com
Liza Whelan
Outreach, Pastoral Care
- lcw611@comcast.net
Ian Wilcox
Adult Formation/Discipleship, Worship
- ibwilcox@gmail.com
