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Transition Leadership
The Rector Nominating Committee
Lisa has attended Calvary since baptism and confirmation in 2006. She is married to Chris Pullem and they have two children, Jordana (Jordi) and Caroline. Lisa is employed by Kings Daughters Medical Center. She serves on the Vestry, as a lay reader, usher, and on the Altar Guild and she is on the Nominating Committee. Lisa enjoys Calvary's traditional liturgy and Holy Eucharist each week. As for Calvary's future, Lisa hopes the parish continues to grow and can redefine our purpose in the downtown Ashland community.
Debbie has attended Calvary since 1998. She is married to Charley Braun and they have two grown children, Katie and Andrew. She currently serves as Youth Coordinator and Sunday School and Children's Chapel teacher. Debbie also plays a vital role in the planning and formation of Vacation Bible School every summer. She will also join Calvary's Vestry this June. Debbie is an office manager at an insurance agency and enjoys visiting friends and family, traveling, and walking. She loves the warmth and faith she feels as a member of this parish and hopes Calvary continues to grow.
Stephanie has been a member of Calvary since 2010. She serves as an EYC Youth Leader, VBS planner and teacher, and is involved with Calvary's Women's ministries. She is married to Wick Sewell and they have two children, Rudy and Joseph. Stephanie works as an Audiologist at the VA Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She stays busy running with her children and enjoys writing when she gets the opportunity. One of Stephanie's essays was featured on NPR's "This I Believe" radio program. Stephanie feels that Calvary touches her heart with a loving, accepting, spirit that welcomes everyone.
Lyndi has been a member of Calvary since 2009. She also serves as an EYC Youth Leader, VBS teacher and volunteers in the church office. She is married to E.B. Lowman. They have a daughter, Caroline, and are expecting their second child in June. Lyndi works in the home and enjoys being with her family, golfing, and gardening. Lyndi hopes to see Calvary continue to grow into a vibrant community of believers and participants in God's word and would love to see young families continue to join and participate in our special community.
Judy is a lifelong Calvary member and served in many leadership roles including as Senior Warden, two Vestry terms, Senior and Junior High Sunday School Teacher, and as the Celtic Festival Chairwoman. She is married to Jerry and they have three grown children, Richard, Christy, and Michael. Judy is retired and now enjoys quilting and reading. She feels God in Calvary Church and would like to see Calvary remain a vibrant witness to Jesus Christ.
Liz has been a member of Calvary since 1979 and is a Professor of Marketing at Marshall University. She is married to Sam Alexander and they have two children, Zach and Meg. She is currently involved as an Usher, the Chair of the Altar Guild, Prayer Shawl ministry, VBS and in Calvary's Women's group. Liz's hobbies include needlework and reading. Calvary gives Liz a wonderful place to worship and serve. She would love to see Calvary grow to become a spiritual force in the community and congregants' lives.
Steve has attended Calvary for more than 36 years and is married to Suzanne Gilmore. He has two grown children, Stephanie Gilmore and Katy Sebastian, two step-sons, Paul Webb and Andrew Webb and four grandchildren, Carlyle, Annabelle, Langley and Lillian, all members of Calvary. Steve currently acts as Chalice Bearer, Lector, and Meals on Wheels contact. His hobbies include golf, fishing, hiking, and gardening. Steve feels Calvary provides strength and support to his spiritual, family, and vocational lives. Calvary is "a sincere, caring, and giving community to wonderful Christian people."
Our Rector in the Interim
The highlights of his ministry at Good Shepherd include working with the vestry and staff to enhance the electronic communications of the parish, selection of a firm to build a new pipe organ, and guidance of a campaign that raised $1.3 million to pay for the organ. As spiritual leader, he gave oversight to the liturgical life of the parish that includes three Sunday morning services. He supervised a staff of eight and served as chair of the board of directors of Good Shepherd Day School.
As Interim at Trinity Church in Lawrence, Ron’s focus was strengthening the church community and enhancing parish communications using a variety of technological resources. In Galveston, he was the spiritual leader of a diverse parish. He also spearheaded a dual capital campaign to raise three million dollars for the church and school.
Ron and his wife, Gay, have been married for forty-one years. Gay who recently retired from teaching, is a writer and artist. They are the parents of two grown sons. Join us in welcoming Ron and Gay to Calvary.
Seeking a New Rector Calvary Episcopal Church is actively seeking a new rector to lead our thriving parish as we worship God, proclaim the Gospel, care for one another and serve others. In order to overcome our challenges and reach our goals, we strive to find a rector who is ready and eager to join our clergy, staff, lay leadership and parish family as we grow together. Specifically, we are searching for a rector with the following skills:
We encourage all interested candidates to learn more about our historic and vibrant parish by visiting the links below. After learning more about Calvary, if you feel called to accept this challenge and opportunity, we invite you to submit your nomination by sending your name through a cover letter, along with a resume and your OTM portfolio to the Diocesan Transition Office.
Parish Information
The Ashland Area |
May 25, 2013
WORSHIP TIMES Sunday Morning Worship
9:00 a.m. HE Rite II 10:30 a.m. Adult Christian Formation
Wednesdays 12:10 p.m. HE Noon Service
Our Parish Community Come to the About Us section to meet the leadership of Calvary and find out what we're all about!
Visiting for the first time? If you're curious about what a truly nurturing community of believers is like, then you should come to the Newcomers section to find out how you can get involved. Join us!
Our History Come to the history page to learn more about Calvary's rich history.
What is the Episcopal Church? Find out about the Episcopal Church and the history of this wonderful community on our What is the Episcopal Church page.
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Lisa Pullem, Convenor 
Deborah Braun
Stephanie Disney
Lyndi Lowman 
Judy Ford
Liz Alexander 
Steve Gilmore 
The Rev. Ronald D. Pogue has been called to serve as Rector in the Interim at Calvary. Ron’s first Sunday with us was February 26, 2012 and he will be with us until late August, by which time we hope to have called our next Rector. 