The Rev. Kimberly Baker Glenn accepted a call to Grace and began her ministry here August 1, 2019. She received her M. Div. from Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2013 and completed a Certificate of Anglican Studies from Virginia Theological Seminary in May of 2015. She began her ministry at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Lynchburg, VA in June of 2015 and was ordained in December 2015. Before discerning a call to ordained ministry, Kim served extensively in various lay ministries, specifically with Youth and Outreach and earned a Master of Christian Education from UPSem in 2005. Additionally, Kim has had an extensive business career and has a BS in Business and Economics from Mary Baldwin College. Kim is married to Charles Glenn, a retired patent attorney. They have three children. The oldest son and middle daughter are married, the youngest son is single. They all live in Richmond. Their daughter has two children who are their grandparents delight in life. They also have a precious pet Dalmatian named Penny.
Dr. Sarah Teetsel was born and raised in Fulton, NY. In 2011, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music at Nazareth College (now Nazareth University) in Rochester, NY, minoring in philosophy and concentrating in music history. After her undergraduate studies, Sarah completed a year of service with the Franciscan Volunteer Ministry in Wilmington, DE working with women in incarceration, children and their families at a local hospital, and local migrant communities. After her time in Delaware, Sarah spent a year immersed in Benedictine monastic life at the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, ID. In 2015, Sarah earned her Master of Music degree in Music History at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. That same year, she began her Ph.D. studies at University at Buffalo and met her future husband. Sarah earned her Ph.D. in Historical Musicology and Music Theory in 2024. During her doctoral studies, she discovered an interest in wine after taking a job at a nearby wine and spirits store. She loves to learn what people enjoy and give recommendations. Sarah also enjoys baking and puzzles of all kinds.
Dr. Patrick Davis was born and raised in Utica, New York. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Yale University in 2011, with a double concentration in music and astronomy. He then moved to Buffalo, NY and earned his Master's degree in Organ Performance from University at Buffalo in 2014. The next year, he would be invited to a game night at a colleague’s house where he met his future wife. He earned his Ph.D. in Historical Musicology and Music Theory from University at Buffalo, awarded with distinction, in 2025. His dissertation research focused on the synthesis of knowledge--musical, astronomical, and otherwise--in the work of the German polymath Johannes Kepler (1571-1630).
Patrick began his career as a church musician at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Utica in 2001, and served as the inaugural Organ Scholar at Grace Episcopal Church in Utica shortly thereafter. During his graduate studies, he served several congregations in the greater Buffalo area, most recently for seven years at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Buffalo, NY. In his spare time, Patrick enjoys stargazing, listening to old time radio plays, and reading both history and classic literature.
I’ve been a lifelong resident of the Northern Neck. I have been a lifelong Episcopalian. I grew up attending St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Fleeton and I went to Northumberland Schools. I then graduated from Rappahannock Community College with an Arts and Sciences Degree with Business specialization. I have since begun studies with Old Dominion University working towards my Degree in Business with a Minor in Information Technologies.
In my free time I enjoy cooking, boating and fishing, playing with my fur babies and most importantly spending time with friends and family.
Marvin Davenport comes to Grace Church as Sexton with varied experience, including the College of William and Mary. Marvin is a very important part of the church. He is responsible for preparation for upcoming events and meetings as well as maintaining the grounds and buildings.
Susan brings her A/V & Tech experience after years learning from tech-savvy “surfer dudes” in Southern California. Visual communication is her focus, whether it be a new photo rich website, timely videos, or streaming the Sunday services. She also calls technology “spiritual technology”, both because it is amazing that such a thing exists, and it is also wise to value technology as a divine gift, because it works better that way.
Treasurer
Jeff Irby
Registrar
Paula Stallard
Senior Warden
Kathy Spangler
Junior Warden
Brian Swedberg
Class of 2025
Bolling Williamson
Pauline Sulick
Thomas Gibson
Class of 2026
David Charlton
Robert Lucas
Laura Frank Sale
Kathy Spangler
Class of 2027
Maggie Nichol
Catherine Baker
Tim Golden
Dennis McNeely
The Vestry is a group of elected lay members of the church who serve as the governing body. They manage affairs of the church, including governance of finances, policies, and procedures. Grace Church has a twelve member Vestry, with a rotation of four members off and on each year. Members are elected by the parish at the Annual Meeting in December and serve a three year term which begins the following January.
The head of the Vestry is the Rector of the church. The Vestry elects wardens and officers each year. The Senior Warden is the senior lay member of the Vestry, who oversees the work of the church and serves as a consultant to the Rector. The Junior Warden is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all church buildings and grounds. Officers consist of a Register, who functions as the secretary and official signature of the Vestry, and the Treasurer, who administers all church finances.
The Vestry meets on the third Tuesday of the month. Highlights of this meeting are noted in the monthly newsletter, “Times of Grace” and meeting minutes are posted on the vestry bulletin board in Grace House.