About Us > Clergy & Staff
The Rev'd Jennifer L. Pedrick, Rector
Jennifer has been the rector of this parish since 2002. Prior to that she was
Assistant to the Rector at St. Mary's in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. She was
educated at Harvard Divinity School and Sweetbriar College. As rector, she
is the clergy leader of the community, responsible for the spiritual and
financial health of the parish. Her particular interests here include
Christian education, worship, and our artistic programs.
In addition to her work at Church of the Epiphany, she serves in a number of capacities for the Diocese of Rhode Island. She serves on the Commission on Ministry, the clergy continuing education committee, and the planning group for a clergy retreat this autumn. Jennifer is also the dean of the East Bay deanery.
Jennifer is married to Michael DeAngelo and they have two daughters, Lydia and Isabella. In her spare time, Jennifer is an avid gardener and is also a marathon runner.
The Rev'd Timothy H. Burger, The Assistant to the Rector
Tim was born in the south, in a small town 10 minutes away from Athens, GA.
He attended the University of Georgia, and was educated in English Literature &
Philosophy, Art History & Theater.
After graduating in 2002, he attended the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church in Manhattan where he earned his Master of Divinity. He has served parishes in New York City, and Philadelphia.
He is very interested in a wide variety of theological "things" such as faith and science, spirituality, historical theology, and the Arts and Religion. He has a great passion for Christian Education in Parish Life, and is unrelenting in making its importance known!
Tim lives in Providence with his partner Greg and their three lively dogs.
Laura Brion, Music Director
Laura directs a full music program at St. Michael & Grace, including an adult choir,
a children's choir, a handbell ensemble, and various instrumentalists. She provides
organ and piano music in our liturgies, and she works with the rector to choose all
music for our services.
Laura received her B.A. from Brown University. She is interested in gardening and she hosts a radio program on the Brown Unversity radio station.
Beth Dench, Parish Administrator
Beth keeps the parish running smoothly, coordinating our publications, including
the Sunday bulletins and our parish newsletter, The Herald. You will find
her in the office when it's open, answering the phone and greeting our guests. She
is married to Bill, the parish treasurer, and they have two daughters, Sarah and Emily.
Jim Hibbert, Sexton
Jim works to keep our building and grounds looking beautiful. He prepares our space
for the many groups who use our building, and he keeps our building clean. During the
day, you may see him out in the yard, mowing or doing other work to keep our outside
beautiful.