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New Clergy

The Rev. Simon Mainwaring and family

The Rev. Lane Hensley

The Rev. Laura Deaderick

The Rev. Laura Brecht

Bright personalities join our diocese

Potential soccer star, texan, urban planner, father of twins, grandparent among new clergy

The Rev. Laura Brecht St. Barnabas, Borrego Springs

The Rev. Laura Brecht hails from the Diocese of Maryland where she enjoyed being a part of the Episcopal Church for 24 years. She attended seminary in Sewanee, Tennessee and served as a chaplain at Johns Hopkins Hospital and as a campus chaplain at Towson University. She has also worked as an urban planner and environmental consultant. Her husband, Lyle, moved with her to Borrego Springs in February; they celebrated her new ministry at St. Barnabas on March 14.

“I am delighted to make Borrego Springs my new home!” she said. X

The Rev. Laura Deaderick Holy Cross, Carlsbad

The Rev. Laura Deaderick begins her ministry at Holy Cross, Carlsbad on July 1. She served as rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Odessa, Texas for twelve years and then earned her Doctor of Ministry at Church Divinity School of the Pacific.

“The statement of mission and purpose of Holy Cross engaged me in its transparency, authenticity and emphasis on outreach and justice. It drew me in and led me to explore their great web site where I found not only meaningful signs of their mission and values, but also examples of what it means for one community in Christ to do effective ministry amidst formidable challenges. Holy Cross is engaged in remarkable ministries that are relevant and wide-ranging.” X

PILGRIMAGE Continued from Page 5

Edward Vizcarra, UCSD student

“My favorite part was playing with the children of San Marcos. It was inspirational to see innocence in a land where little innocence exists. The kids chased me until I was exhausted in a game of tag. It dawned on me later that one of two things was going to happen to the children: either they will grow up and help their community, or they will get involved with the gangs that surround the village. I hope and pray that they will grow up to become people of God. Overall, going to El Salvador humbled me and taught me to not take the things I have for granted. The most important thing I learned from the people is

that even though they have so little, they are very happy and hospitable people. This was an experience I will never forget. Someday I hope to return.” X

Eddie Gibbs, UCSD student

“The people of San Marcos were very hospitable, as was common with everyone we met in El Salvador, and they told us of their struggles. One woman told us how difficult it is to make ends meet when people earn one dollar per day working in textile sweat shops. El Salvador’s currency is the U.S. dollar, but prices are not much cheaper than in the U.S. The minimum wage is less than one-seventh of that in the U.S., so some

people live in extreme poverty, while a select few run the country. However, a newly elected government is beginning to adjust tax brackets and give hope for change. We also went to the Jesuit university and stood where the six Jesuit priests had been assassinated, executioner style, through their temples in 1989 for inspiring many people to fight the government with liberation theology. Going to these thin places where one could feel the presence of God helped reaffirm God’s wondrous glory. This trip deeply influenced me, and I will continue to strive for social justice for the people of El Salvador and others less fortunate than me.” X

The Rev. Lane Hensley St. Margaret’s, Palm Desert

St. Margaret’s, Palm Desert has called the Rev. Lane Hensley to be their rector, beginning on July 15.

“Holy Cross is engaging in remarkable ministries that are relevant and wide-ranging.”

“I love that St. Margaret’s is so very focused on its community. Their primary outreach efforts are specific, helpful and engage the community both as beneficiaries and as volunteers.”

Father Hensley is currently the rector of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Palos Park, Illinois. Prior to his call to the priesthood, Father Hensley

was the manager of data communications and network systems for the Bureau of National Affairs in Washington D. C. His wife and their twin twelve-year-olds accompany him in his move to Palm Desert. His celebration of new ministry will be November 13, 2010.

“I’m honored and delighted,” said Father Hensley. “My wife, Becky, and I have fallen in love with every person we’ve met from the parish and the school. Their hospitality, their love of excellence in shared worship and ministries, and their love for one another captured our hearts and imaginations from the first moment.”

Any other sentiments from Father Hensley? “Woo hoo!” X

The Rev. Simon Mainwaring St. Andrew’s, Pacific Beach

Most recently chaplain at an Episcopal boarding school in Virginia, the Rev. Simon Mainwaring will join the ministry of St.

Andrew’s, Pacific Beach on July 1. He, his wife and two children are excited to return to the American side of their family in California. Father Mainwaring is English and “loves soccer in all its forms, especially Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, from whom I am still waiting for the phone to ring for my big break call to the squad.”

All joking aside, Father Mainwaring was struck by the image of Christ in the people of St. Andrew’s, noting their meal program for the homeless as the place “where God happens, at the threshold between street and sanctuary. Since its inception, this particular ministry has been a source of rich blessing for people on all sides of the table.”

Another fun fact about Father Mainwaring is that he spent the first half of his twenties living and working in the foothills of the Himalayas, eating rice every meal and taking baths out of a bucket. “They were magical years,” he said. Attend his celebration of new ministry on September 12, 2010. X

The Rev. Jack Tench St. Andrew’s, La Mesa

The Rev. Jack Tench, a retired priest from the Diocese of Olympia, has graciously agreed to serve as associate rector of St. Andrew’s, La Mesa while the Rev. Bob Blessing serves our military as a chaplain in Iraq. Father Tench most recently served St. Luke’s, Seattle and has also spent time in ministry in Chicago, Guatemala and Honduras.

“At St. Luke’s, Seattle, the Holy Spirit moved powerfully and the charismatic movement was launched,” said Father Tench. He and his wife, Joan, enjoy visiting their three children and four grandchildren in Puget Sound as often as they can. X Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8