The Rev. Carol Meredith | Interim Rector

When people ask where I am from, I typically say: I was born in England, spent my growing up years in Australia; met my husband Howard after I graduated from Teaching College, fell in love and joined him in the U.S. one year later. We have been married for 38yrs; have two children Colin and Erin and a beautiful baby granddaughter.

I have been blessed to have had several careers all of which brought me struggles, blessings, tears and laughter. I have two undergraduate degrees and two graduate degrees. I love to learn!

I have been:

A teacher for children with Special Needs

An active lay church member, small group leader and Stephen Ministry trainer

A Deacon and hospital chaplain for 13yrs

I specialized in Oncology, Trauma and community Disaster ministry

I am:

A wife, a mother, a daughter and a friend

A Priest (ordained in 2004)

I enjoy this life of learning to love God, my neighbor and myself on a daily basis. It is a privilege to hear people’s stories, listen to their questions, sit with them in the midst of pain and suffering, and see the Holy Spirit moving in their lives. The opportunity to serve God’s people and the community as a priest is a gift.

St Andrew’s is a wonderful place to, worship, grow spiritually, love and be loved. I invite you to join us and experience God’s presence in this community of faith.

In Christ, Rev Carol Meredith

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The Rev. George P. Magnuson | Assistant Priest

George Magnuson is a Priest of the Diocese currently serving as Assisting Priest at St. Andrew’s Church Denver. He served for many years as a Presbyterian minister, teaching at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, consulting with numerous church organizations, and as General Presbyter first in the Presbytery of The Peaks (VA) and then in Boston. Following his retirement and moving to Denver, he sought Holy Orders and was ordained by Bishop O’Neill of Colorado. His wife, the Rev’d Dr. Carrie Doehring, is Associate Professor of Pastoral Care at Iliff School of Theology. Email George

The Rev. Sally K. Brown | Deacon for Outreach

Sally K. Brown was ordained to the diaconate in the Diocese of Colorado on July 19, 1987. Her earlier academic work includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado where her primary areas of study were Fine Arts and Philosophy. She did additional graduate studies in sculpture and painting at the California School of Fine Arts and in Ethics, Church History, and Contemporary Issues at Iliff School of Theology and Liturgics at St. Thomas Seminary.

Sally was assigned by the Bishop to function liturgically and pastorally as Deacon at St. Andrew’s Church in May, 1996. Prior to that time she had served as Deacon Associate at St. Thomas Church in Denver. Following the mandate of her diaconal ordination vow to interpret to the Church the needs, concerns, and hopes of the world, Sally oversees continuing development and expansion of outreach ministries at St. Andrew’s. At the request of former rector, The Reverend Constance Delzell, Sally offers daily intercessory prayer for the St. Andrew’s community, its leaders and members, its various ministries, and supervises our Lay Eucharistic Visitor team.

In addition to her primary responsibilities and regular liturgical duties, Sally also assists in planning and teaching in our Catechumenate program and other adult education programs. Beyond her parish responsibilities Sally serves one full day per week at the St. Francis Center (shelter for the homeless), is a member of the Diaconal Council for Servant Ministry, member of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Colorado, member of the High Plains Region Executive Committee and member of the North American Association for the Diaconate.

Growing up in an unchurched family, Sally found her way to the Episcopal Church in early adolescence. She identifies the following influences on her own journey to ordination: the social gospel movement and Oxford Movement; the power of radical social and political action grounded in the Gospel; the transforming mystery of Anglo-Catholic liturgy; the personal experience of liberation struggles embodied in the civil rights and anti-war movements; the monastic spirit; the gift of four children; the prophetic witness of the poor. Sally describes St. Andrew’s Church as a place where her Anglo-Catholic spirit has been able to merge with her passion for inner city ministry, particularly among the homeless and those who struggle to survive on the streets in our neighborhood. Characterizing the diaconate as a call to sacred encounter with the marginalized in our society, Sally gives thanks for the gift of being able to serve as a deacon in the Episcopal Church. Sally sustains a continuing interest in Anglican spirituality and the Benedictine monastic tradition. She pursues painting and the writing of poetry and refreshes her spirit with cherished quiet time in northern New Mexico and on the northern California coast. Email Sally