The clergy and staff of St. Stephen's is here to help build and foster healthy community. We're eager to meet you, and to help you grow in faith in the most life-giving ways.

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Rev. Kevin G. ​Thew Forrest

Priest

Kevin G. Thew Forrester is a priest, an associate chaplain with Legacy, a theologian, an interfaith spiritual writer and speaker, and a student and teacher of the soul’s journey. He is a certified teacher of the Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition and has received certification from the Integral Institute. He is also a student of the Diamond Approach. He is the author of Beyond My Wants, Beyond My Fears, as well as four previous books, including  I Have Called You Friends, Holding Beauty in My Soul’s Arms, and My Heart is a Raging Volcano of Love for You, along with being a contributing essayist for Progressing Spirit within ProgressiveChristianity.org. Kevin holds three advanced degrees in theology: an MA, an MTS, and a Ph.D. He lives with his wife, Rïse, an Episcopal Priest and Chaplain for Legacy.

Rev. Deacon
​Maureen Hagen

Deacon

Maureen is deeply committed to the journey of Christian education and formation. She recently returned to St. Stephen's, where she began her ministry as the Director of Religious Education. She leads our education and formation ministries, bringing years of experience in academia and non-profit management.

Rev.
​Dale Carr

Priest

The Rev. Dale Carr is deeply committed to pastoral care. In addition to being an Episcopal Priest, he is a Board Certified Chaplain. Dale has spent the last 12 years working for Providence ElderPlace in Portland as a Chaplain and Coordinator of Spiritual Care. He has been a Priest Associate at St. Stephen’s since 2005. Previously, he served as (Curate) Assistant Rector at the Anglican/Episcopal Church of the Ascension – an English speaking congregation in Munich, Germany – for three years, before completing a year-long Clinical Chaplaincy Residency at the Portland VA Medical Center.

Rev. Dr. Paul Davis

Minister for Outreach

Dr. Davis has has been part of our parish since 2010 and serves as the Executive Director for our meals program and food pantry, called Clay Street Table. Dr. Davis is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and, prior to joining our ecumenical staff at St. Stephen’s, served 13 years as Minister for Congregational Life at Portland's First Congregational UCC. He is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary and Iliff School of Theology.

Stephen Lewis

Music Director

​Stephen Lewis is a pianist, composer, and conductor. In addition to serving as Music Director at St. Stephen's, Stephen also teaches piano and collaborates with local musicians in Portland. Originally from Western Massachusetts, he earned two doctorates in music from UC San Diego and graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music with a degree in piano and composition. Stephen is excited to lead the choir and accompany Sunday services at St. Stephen's!