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Leadership Team and Ministries

Rev. Dr. William M. (Fr. Mike) Sowards

D.Min. - Rector

Fr. Mike holds a B.A. in history and an M.Ed. in leadership from the University of North Florida. He earned his M.Div. from Virginia Theological Seminary and his Doctorate in Ministry from the Sewanee School of Theology: The University of the South. He and his wife Sonya have two married adult children and five grandchildren.

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Lauren Exley

Music & Christian Education Director

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 »

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Sara Terenzi

Parish Administrator
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Drew Beck

Rector's Warden

Drew, his wife, Jodi, and their two daughters have been members of St. James’ for over 10 years. Born and raised in the Episcopalian faith, Drew has been involved in various church activities for nearly his entire life. In addition to serving on Vestry at St. James’, Drew enjoys serving as Worship Leader and volunteering… Read More »

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Marilyn Hastings

People's Warden / Finance

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 »

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Sarah Deacle

New Member Ministries

Sarah came to St. James’ from St. David’s, Manayunk the summer of 2017 when her family moved to Trappe to be closer to her husband’s job at Ursinus College. At St. James’, she has enjoyed teaching the High School class and appreciates the opportunities for her and her children (David, 11 and Elizabeth, 8) to… Read More »

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Bill Kilgour

New Member Ministries

Francois Springuel

Building & Grounds

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 »

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Peggy Spinozzi

Outreach

Peggy Spinozzi has been a 5 o’clocker at St James’ since 2004 and has worked as an Outreach House volunteer for many years.  She lives in Limerick and is a Dietitian/Diabetes Educator at Pottstown Hospital. Peggy has 2 adult daughters.

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Barbara Bateman

Outreach

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 »

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Josh Ilgen

Finance

Josh and his wife, Christina, have been coming to St. James since 2010, shortly after they moved to Collegeville. They have two children, Taylor (7) and Samuel (3). Josh grew up in the Episcopal faith and was lucky enough to have his childhood minister who baptized him officiate his wedding to Christina in Kenebunkport, Maine.… Read More »

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Phil Tatem

Treasurer

Phil has been a member of St James’ since 2003. He taught Rite 13 and J2A classes, served on the Vestry and the Audit and Finance committees.

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Dale Pennapacker

Assistant Treasurer / Finance

Ronald Davis

Organist Emeritus

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 »

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