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WARDENS & VESTRY

Planning ahead for a bright future

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Wardens are elected by the parish and serve as the chief liaison persons between the parish and the Rector assisting the Church in fulfilling its mission.

GOD'S GRACE WILL LET US FOLLOW 
Christ's example of dauntless courage

OUR VESTRY

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PATRICIA ANDERS

WARDEN

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KATHARINE NEWHOUSE

WARDEN

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GEOFF POPE

CLERK

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KAREN KASPER

TREASURER

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DEEDEE BEDFORD

MEMBER - 2026

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RICK BRITTON

MEMBER - 2026

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SARAH LARSON

MEMBER - 2026

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MARYANN TAPIRO

MEMBER - 2027

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SUE LUPO

MEMBER - 2028

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DOUG PARSONS

MEMBER - 2028

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LINDSAY SMITH

MEMBER - 2028

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BARBARA SORENG

MEMBER - 2028

At Saint John’s, two co-wardens actively participate in all aspects of parish life, supporting the Rector, addressing issues, and planning ahead to achieve parish goals.

As members of the Vestry, the wardens collaborate with the Rector to prepare meeting agendas, take turns presiding over monthly meetings, and guide the Vestry in fulfilling its leadership and management roles. These roles include planning and budgeting, organizing events, and maintaining clear communication with the entire congregation. Wardens at Saint John’s are elected annually and may serve a maximum of three consecutive years in the same position.

In the absence of a Rector, the wardens act as the primary communication link with the diocese. They also ensure the continuity of Sunday worship and oversee the administration and maintenance of the parish’s properties.

Delegates to the 2025 Diocesan Convention
Sue Lupo and Rick Britton

 
Delegates to the North Shore Deanery 2025
Rick Britton, Maryann Tapiro, Patricia Anders and DeeDee Bedford

For 150 Years Saint John’s Episcopal Church has quietly glorified God by serving Gloucester and the surrounding area. As Episcopalians, we trace our identity back to the Roman Catholic Church, from which our spiritual ancestors were separated due to the politics of 16th-century England. Today, while our faith remains rooted in Scripture and the Creeds, we enjoy debating issues that lie beyond those core principles. At Saint John’s we are proud to welcome everyone to the fullness of sacramental worship and parish life.

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