St. Paul’s staff, clergy and vestry bring a wide variety of talents and experiences to the table. Whether they’re preaching, teaching, playing instruments, or directing programs and meetings, this diverse group is humbled and proud to be utilizing their spiritual and professional gifts for the glory of God and the operations of the church!
Charlie is an ardent believer in extending the warmth and radical welcome of Jesus in all that we do as a church, and that we should never stop wondering and asking questions about our faith.
The Reverend Gwynn Crichton graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary in May 2020 and was ordained to the priesthood on September 14, 2020. A cradle Episcopalian, Gwynn grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. Gwynn is passionate about empowering disciples as the Body of Christ for loving and serving others to make God’s reign of love and justice known to all of creation.
The Rev. Rainey Dankel graduated from high school in Richmond, so coming to St. Paul’s was, in a way, a “return to her roots”. After leaving the Richmond area, she spent a good part of her adult life with her late husband in Wilmington, N.C. working in city planning and government, as well as public […]
Keli is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and oversees our adult faith formation opportunities at St. Paul’s.
“Community transformation is what Christianity is about,” according to pastoral associate Ben Campbell. “As people reckon with what they really believe, you can feel the energy, you can feel the release of guilt and sense of hypocrisy.”
As a recent graduate of Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Dichelle has always had a love for creativity and the arts.
Mike, a Richmond native, loves the people and the atmosphere here, especially the outreach ministries and the way they help people.
Bo loves St. Paul’s and is committed to creating a safe, welcoming space in which our young people will learn, grow, and cultivate meaningful connections with God and with the church.
Karen has been the assistant director of music at St. Paul’s since 1992.
A native of Philadelphia, Aliesha works in our business office as our financial administrator/accountant.
Carter, the Administrative and Membership Associate, is often the first person visitors meet.
Sarah recently relocated to Richmond from California, where she was the co-founder and Director of Programs and Community Partnerships at The Abundant Table, an Episcopal-rooted educational farm and worshiping community.
Christopher holds a doctor of musical arts degree in organ performance and church music from the University of Michigan, studying with world-renowned organist Dr. Marilyn Mason.
Originally from Germany, Ulli has been cooking and baking for many years, and St. Paul’s now benefits from her culinary expertise.
A native Richmonder, Linda holds an AAS in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS degree in Christian Education.
Rich, a native of Long Island, joined St. Paul’s after a 28-year career in the country club industry as a general manager and golf course superintendent.
Michele is a 20-year resident of Richmond originally from New Jersey. She has mostly worked in medical offices and possesses a medical assistant diploma. Michele has worked in the St. Paul’s nursery for 5 years, and previously worked at 2nd Presbyterian for 6 years.
A vestry is a governing body for an Episcopal church. The functions of the vestry are outlined in the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. St. Paul’s is led by a Vestry consisting of 12 members with four new members elected each year to serve a 3-year term. The Treasurer is not a member of the vestry. The senior warden and junior warden lead the vestry.
