The Reverend Dr. Mike Sowards is the Rector of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Collegeville.  Fr. Mike and his wife Sonya moved to the Diocese of Pennsylvania from the Diocese of Florida in January of 2013. Fr. Mike previously served for 5 years as the Episcopal Chaplain to Florida State University in the Diocese of… Read More »

Lauren graduated from Westminster Choir College with a Bachelors of Music in Education. She spent 6 years as the Music Director for the Wyndcroft School and has experience in numerous theater programs and professional choirs. As Education Director, her goal is to build a community of teachers, students and parents that encourages a lifetime of… Read More »

Marilyn has been a member of St. James’ for most of her life. Over the years she has been involved in various activities at St. James’. Her current activities are Altar Guild, ECW, usher and counter. One of her weekly duties is to make sure that there are flowers on the altar for Saturday and… Read More »

Francois and his wife, Betsy, joined St. James’ in 2008 after they moved to Trappe. They have two young sons, Logan and Josh. Francois runs the St. James’ Community Garden, has been a member fo the Buildings and Grounds committee, taught J2A and middle- and high school church school. In his spare time he enjoys… Read More »

Gene has been a member of St. James’ since 2012. In addition to his current service on the Vestry he is also an active leader with the Cub and Boy Scouts at St. James’ for 24 years and Methacton Post Prom for 18 years. Gene and his wife Barbara have four sons, all of whom… Read More »

Barbara has been a member of St. James’ since the age of 6 and was confirmed, and married to her husband, Bob, here. During her adult years she has been involved at one time or another in most activities surrounding the life of the parish – church school coordinator, altar guild, fund raising, Vestry member… Read More »

Mr. Davis’ extensive vocal experience includes work with the Harford Choral Society, Harford Theatre (contemporary English language opera), Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia, Mary Green Singers, and chorus work with Curtis Opera Theatre and Academy of Vocal Arts. As a result of numerous Choral Tours he has traveled throughout the United… Read More »