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 Peter has been married to his wife, Trudi, for 35 years.  He has been in vocational ministry for 42 years.  

After ten years of ministry in Ames, Iowa, Peter, Trudi and their children moved to Kentucky so he could attend Asbury Theological Seminary. While in school, Peter worked at the Episcopal Church of the Apostles. His time at the Church of the Apostles solidified a sense of call to the Anglican tradition that he had been wrestling with since college. 

After graduating from seminary with a Masters of Divinity in the summer  2003,  Peter and Trudi, together with a team of 15 adults, launched  Saint Patrick’s Church where has been the rector ever since.  Peter  is also the Canon for Church Revitalization and an Archdeacon in the Anglican Diocese of the  Great Lakes. 

Peter and Trudi have four adult children: Dylan who is married to Nora, Rees who is married to Kailee, Ainsley, and  Shelby. Peter loves music (especially The Beatles), plays guitar, and loves movies and books.   

His favorite quote is: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." (Jim Elliot) 

Andee has served in and through the church for over 30 years. She has  served in both large and small churches and in parachurch  organizations, as a volunteer minister and as a member of church staff.  She came to Saint Patrick’s in 1997, joined the staff in 1999, was  ordained to the vocational diaconate in 2012, and was ordained to the  priesthood in 2020. 

Andee is a trained Spiritual Director and has a deep  passion for helping others discover how and where God is at work in  their lives and the world around them.

 Andee and her husband David have been married for 45 years. They have three adult children and nine delightful grandchildren! Andee enjoys creative play with fabric and fiber, gardening, reading, and spending time with family and friends.  

Her favorite quote? "I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy." (Tagore)

 Nathan has served in various ministry roles over the years, beginning during high school as a summer camp counselor. His calling to ministry continued throughout college and his time as a middle school and high school educator. He currently co-leads the middle school community group at St. Patrick's. 

In 2018 Nathan began the journey toward ordination with a desire to see the health of Christ's Church. He holds a Master of Divinity and a certificate in Anglican Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary. 

Nathan enjoys reading and studying history, playing strategy games, and spending time with his wife and daughter. 

Josh graduated with an MDiv from Asbury Theological  Seminary in 2002.  He was ordained as deacon in the ACNA in 2014. He has served as a hospital chaplain in Louisville, Columbus, and currently at Baptist Health Lexington. 

He enjoys hiking (especially the Rockies), reading, listening to great music, and spending time with friends and family. 

Matt has been leading worship in a variety of settings since his time at Asbury College, where he studied Spanish and education. In addition to serving at St. Patrick's, he works as an elementary teacher. 

He enjoys spending time with his family, as well as playing and coaching tennis.  

 Katie serves as the Children's Ministry Coordinator at Saint Patrick's.  She is a gifted teacher, a creative thinker, and a servant leader. She leads a dedicated team of volunteers in ministering to the children of the parish.

In addition to her role at St. Patrick's, she teaches middle schoolers at a local co op, is a home educator and serves as Troop Shepherd for American Heritage Girls.

Katie is married to Jeremiah and they have three children. Her favorite things are baking, crafting and discovering beautiful places around Lexington to explore!

Karla taught elementary school for several years before staying home with her three children. She also has a business management degree, and enjoys using those skills to serve the church.

She enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids and doing outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking.