The Rev. Taylor M. Smith
Rector
Taylor has served Grace as rector since 2000. He grew up in Buffalo, New York, but spent most of his post-high school years in North Carolina. Prior to his arrival at Grace, he served in the Diocese of Western North Carolina as Associate Rector of Saint Alban's, Hickory, and Associate for Ministry with Children and Youth at Trinity, Asheville. He also served on the diocesan staff as the Bishop's Assistant for Youth Ministry. Prior to seminary, he was a commercial loan officer for a bank in Gastonia, North Carolina. He also spent a year after college as a bartender and ski bum in the Lake Tahoe area of California.
Taylor is a graduate of Duke University and Virginia Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Kathy, have two boys: Mason and Stafford, ages 9 and 7, respectively.
Ministers of Music
We are fortunate to have two Ministers of Music.
Jean Campen plays for the 7:30 service. Dean Jestes is organist and
music director for the 11:15 service at the Church. Choir rehearsals are Monday
nights 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Church.
Administrative Assistant
Karen Mardock has served as the parish Administrative Assistant since April, 2008. She is a graduate of Loyola College. Her previous work experience includes working as a Merchandise Coordinator for Ralph Lauren Childrenswear and as Group Sales Manager for Center Stage. She lives in Hanover with her husband Kirk and their children Grace and Jack.
Officers
Rita Chelton, Sr. Warden
Norman Peddicord, Jr. Warden
Anne Hicks, Treasurer
Dave Blackburn, Registrar
The Vestry
Term Expiring in January of 2009:
Helena Jester
Geoff Layman
Fiona Accardi
Term Expiring in January of 2010:
Meg Magee
Keith Cameron
George Buxton
Term Expiring in January of 2011:
Betty McMullen
Judy Peddicord
Linda Ticknor