Rev. Greg Farrand
Rector
Greg Farrand has been an Episcopal priest since 2016 and a Presbyterian minister since 2002. Greg started his Episcopal journey at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, as an associate rector, where he led the Youth Ministry, the Young Adult Ministry, the Adult Pilgrimage Ministry, and Spiritual Formation, in addition to sermons, teaching, and pastoral care. While at Holy Trinity, Greg helped lead a dynamic ministry called the Servant Leadership School, and with Holy Trinity’s blessing, Servant Leadership became the Second Breath Center, its own 501(c)3 nonprofit. At that point, Greg became the Executive Director. After securing the Second Breath Center’s foundation, Greg started his own business in organizational consulting including team building, organizational assessment, conflict resolution, coaching, and strategic development. Greg is in his early 50’s, has three grown sons, and was recently married to Andra West, who has two teenage daughters. The family currently lives in Greensboro.
Email me: rector@stlukesdurham.org
Monnie Riggin
Deacon
As our deacon, Monnie’s service at St. Luke’s includes worship, Lay Eucharistic Ministry (LEM), Safe Church, and the pastoral ministry team. Monnie was ordained to the Diaconate in 2018, and served at St. Andrews, Haw River and St. Joseph’s, Durham as liturgical Deacon. She has an extensive record of service to the cause of anti-racism, having served on the Bishop’s Racial Justice and Reconciliation Committee (RJRC), as facilitator for the diocesan Dismantling Racism course, as Deacon for Anti-racism and Reconciliation for the diocese, and was a co-founder of Episcopalians United Against Racism (EUAR). She has served on the Bishop’s committee on Prison Ministry, worked with high-risk ex-offenders, and established the Faith Teams ex-offenders reentry program at St. Luke’s. Monnie was married to the late Aden Riggin. In her spare time, she loves reading, participating in anti-racism and spirituality studies and activities, gardening, writing icons, and traveling (mostly to see her children and grandchildren!).
Email me: deacon@stlukesdurham.org
Kaye Saunders
Parish Coordinator
Kaye Saunders, Parish Coordinator at St. Luke’s, has been serving professionally in the Episcopal Church since 1991. She is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University and Graduate Theological Foundation, where she earned a Master’s degree in Sacred Music. In addition to her many years of teaching private voice and piano, she is also a published composer with St. James Music Press. She enjoys the administrative aspects of being St. Luke’s Parish Coordinator and particularly loves getting better acquainted with parishioners and members of the Durham community.
Email me: parish-coord@stlukesdurham.org
Dr. David Arcus
Organist and Director of Music
David has enjoyed a long career in various capacities throughout North Carolina since 1984. As performer, accompanist, composer, conductor, educator, and clinician, David has worked at Duke University, East Carolina University, UNC-Chapel Hill, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Hillsborough, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenville, and most recently Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral (Roman Catholic) in Raleigh. David was also the featured organist at St. Luke’s organ dedication service for our Moller pipe organ. He feels blessed to be able to serve God alongside the St. Luke’s parish and staff.
Ms. Carol Joyner
Director of Hospitality and Nursery Attendant
Ms. Carol Joyner is the Director of Hospitality and Nursery Attendant at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. For many years, “Miss Carol” has been a familiar, comforting presence in the nursery for the youngest members of our St. Luke’s family as well as for young visitors. She also leads the organization of our two after-church coffee hours, helping to welcome and provide for members and guests of St. Luke’s.
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