The clergy and vestry of St. Stephen's are here to welcome you and support you on your spiritual journey. We invite you to use your gifts to help build and nurture a vibrant community of radical hospitality, creative celebration, soulful living, and social outreach. Welcome! |
Kevin G. Thew Forrester
Rector
Kevin G. Thew Forrester -- the Rector of St. Stephen's -- is a theologian, an interfaith spiritual writer and speaker, and a student and teacher of the soul's journey. Kevin is a certified teacher of the Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition, and has received certification from the Integral Institute. He is a student of the Diamond Approach, and received Jukai from Shoken Winecoff of Ryumonji Soto Zen Buddhist Temple in May, 2004. As Rector, he founded the Healing Arts Centers at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Marquette, and Trinity Episcopal Church in Houghton, Michigan. 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.
Kevin holds three advanced degrees in theology: MA, MTS, Ph.D. He lives with his wife, Rïse, an Episcopal Priest and Chaplain for Legacy. Read more on his website: Essential Living: For The Soul's Journey.
Kevin holds three advanced degrees in theology: MA, MTS, Ph.D. He lives with his wife, Rïse, an Episcopal Priest and Chaplain for Legacy. Read more on his website: Essential Living: For The Soul's Journey.
Maureen Hagen
DeaconMaureen's passion, as a Deacon, lies in the journey of Christian education and formation. She helps lead our education and formation ministries, bringing years of experience in academia and non-profit management.
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Dale Carr
PriestDale is a Board Certified Chaplain, having spent the last 13 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 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.
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Rïse Thew Forrester
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Priest
Rïse is a Chaplain with Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in downtown Portland. She has served congregations in the dioceses of Oregon, Eastern Oregon, and Northern Michigan. After completing her Chaplaincy Residency at The Mayo Clinic, she joined the Legacy system in 2019. |
Stephen Lewis
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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 studied music at UC San Diego and graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music with a degree in piano and composition. Stephen leads the choir and accompanies Sunday worship at St. Stephen's!
You may explore his music and blog on his website here.
Stephen holds two advanced degrees in music: DMA, Ph.D.
You may explore his music and blog on his website here.
Stephen holds two advanced degrees in music: DMA, Ph.D.