Leadership
Piedmont Episcopal Church is a member church of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, under the authority of the Bishop, Our Bishops are Bishop Stevenson, Bishop Harris and Bishop Shand. Our local leadership consists of the following:
Our new Priest-in-Charge is The Reverend Deacon Becki Casey
Deacon Casey is a graduate of Virginia Theological School, ordainded as a Transitional Deacon on July 13, 2024. and will move towards her ordination to the priesthood in January 2025.
Allow me to tell you a little bit about myself. I have spent a lifetime in Christian ministry, but only joined The Episcopal Church five years ago. For twenty years I ran an equestrian program at an evangelical Christian camp that operated year-round in rural, Southwestern Colorado. During that time, I was very active in the local church, leading Bible studies, and small groups, as well as singing, and doing youth ministry. I spent a few years removing myself from fundamentalist evangelical Christianity, during which I ran an organic grocery store/sandwich shop and catering service. Once I found The Episcopal Church and experienced the call to priesthood, I enrolled at Virginia Theological Seminary and moved to West Virginia. Since starting school in 2019, I have been teaching horseback riding lessons to both traditional and handicapped students in several locations around Virginia.
I have always loved rural life and enjoyed a close attachment to nature. I am an animal lover and outdoor enthusiast. When I’m not outdoors, I prefer to be in the kitchen, around tables with friends, reading, or singing. I have two grown daughters with whom I am close in heart but not proximity. The eldest is married and living in Colorado. The youngest is at Bible college in Iowa. My favorite thing about The Episcopal Church, apart from the beautiful liturgy and traditions, is the freedom to explore Scripture with open curiosity and honest wrestling.
The Rev. Dcn. Kathryn Thomas, Deacon
As Deacon at Piedmont Parish, Kathryn has two passions. The first is Christian formation of children. The second is interpreting the “needs, concerns, and hopes of the world” to the Church, which she carries out as a member of the Board of Directors for Skyline CAP, the Youth Development Council for the underserved youth in Greene County, and formerly diocesan Race and Reconciliation Committee. She is a graduate of Mary Baldwin College (BA in Biology and Medical Technology), the Deacon Formation Institute, and the Episcopal Leadership Institute. She has 5 children and a slew of grandchildren, and she enjoys reading science fiction, gardening, fishing, and raising orchids.
Musicians
Our beloved Organist/Choir Director is The Rev. Brad Jackson.
Brad served Piedmont Episcopal Church for 18 years as Rector. When he retired he went to serve several other Churches but has returned home to Piedmont with his lovely wife Jaynie to offer their gifts for Church music.
Vestry
Our vestry is composed of six vestry members, who are elected to three year terms. The duty of the vestry is to exercise stewardship of the physical, financial, and legal aspects of our church. Our vestry currently consists of Sharon Hicks (Senior Warden), Joe Parker (Junior Warden), Beppy White, Norris John, Molly Sanford, and Jaynie Jackson. Briarley Rogers faithfully serves as our Church Treasurer.
