Leadership

The Rev. Jamie Barnett

Jay Wilcox

Karen James

Laurie Burns, M.S., MFT

Michelle Ponticelli

Maria Aguilar

Jean Dillingham

Steve Stephens

William “Steve” Stephens is a cradle Episcopalian who grew up at All Saint’s in Beverly Hills. He and his family attended services regularly, and Steve sang in the choir and served as an acolyte for many years. The Episcopal Church continued to influence his upbringing at Harvard School, which he attended from 7th through 12th grades. After graduating from U.C. Irvine (where he met his wife Stacey), Steve attended dental school at USC and practiced in Los Angeles for a number of years, until the young family sought a more suburban environment. Settling in Oak Park, the Stephens family has been active at Epiphany for the past 22 years. Daughters Camille and Jillian were Choristers and served as Acolytes; Stacey has served as a Lector, was Treasurer for 4 years, and is the membership chair for Red Door Vineyard; and Steve has served as a Lector, an Usher, a Bishop’s Committee member (twice), and has led the Red Door Vineyard Guild as its president since its inception 7 years ago.

Tony Miller

Anthony Miller (Tony) has attended the Church of the Epiphany since 2000, along with his wife, Joy Humphrey. Although they had attended several different denominations over the years, they decided to try the Episcopal Church after attending Anglican churches in England. Visiting Epiphany, they were very moved by the sermon of Rev. Hank Mitchell on the subject of “Why I am an Episcopalian” which emphasized the diversity of views that are encouraged in the Episcopal Church and by the wonderful words of welcome: “No matter where you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome here. ”Over the years, Tony has served the church as an usher, lector, and church treasurer.In his work life, he has been a professor at Pepperdine University School of Law for over 40 years. He now teaches half-time

Keith Krantz

Keith and his wife Sue moved to Calabasas in 2001. Both previously grew up and lived in the Baltimore, MD suburbs up until that time. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren.

Keith did one tour in the Marines after high school, received a degree in Economics from Johns Hopkins and an MBA from the University of MD. He worked in the Aerospace Industry for 35 years and retired in 2011 as a corporate financial officer.

He joined Epiphany in 2002 and has served as an usher, reader, on the Building and Grounds committee, and as Treasurer since 2014.

Maryanne Birch

Maryanne Birch and her husband John joined the Church of the Epiphany with in 1994. Their daughters Melissa and Caitlin have been active participants in all three choirs. Over the years, she has worked in the church office, volunteered at Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and many Church auctions. In addition, she served for several years on the Parents Association and the Auction Committee at St. Patrick Episcopal Day School. Maryanne loves being part of the a Flower Ministry and looks forward to serving on the Bishop’s Committee. When not volunteering at church she works as an Esthetician at two local Day Spa's.

Jennifer Farrow

Jennifer Stafford Farrow has been a member of the Church of the Epiphany for over 15 years.Prior to that Jennifer and her husband, John and their three daughters, Hillary, Emma and Jacquelyn were members of St. Aidan’s in Malibu for 12 years. At St. Aidan’s Jenniferwas a Lay Eucharistic Minister, served on the Vestry and was Junior Warden. As a member of Epiphany Jennifer has been a Lector, assisted with the Annual Fundraiser and the Sunday School. Jennifer believes that now is a wonderful time to step up her involvement at the church and is looking forward to contributing her time and talents.

Linda Loomis

Linda Loomis has been a member of Epiphany for 10 years, singing in the choir, and participating on the Music Guild Board, Book Study and EfM. She and her husband Len, laughed that this was the first of more than 20 parishes they participated in that wasn't also a job of sorts! "Epiphany welcomed us with open arms and gave us a true spiritual home." Since Len's passing, Linda has experienced an outpouring of love and support, helping her to find the strength and courage to continue her life's journey of growing in relationship with God in the company of a warm, loving and grace-filled church family.

Kerrie Sadler

Kerrie Sadler joined Epiphany in 1997, when she and her husband, John and children, Emily and Greg, moved to Westlake Village from Chicago area. Over the years, Kerrie has served on the Outreach Committee, has sung in the Parish Choir and Schola, and has been a Lay Eucharist Minister. She is currently involved as a Lector, and Usher (as is her husband), and is a member of the Epiphany Music Guild Board. Her children, now adults, were acolytes and sang in the children's choir. Kerrie retired from her PR position with the New West Symphony in 2016 in order to spend more time with her ailing parents, and now volunteers at Senior Concerns Adult Day Care Center in Thousand Oaks. Epiphany has always been a source of peace and strength for her, and she would like to give back in this meaningful and important way.

Shay Hass

Shay Hass joined Epiphany in 1998. From the start, Shay has engaged in various ministries throughout the church including Children’s Formation, Vacation Bible school, and the Finance, Flower and Coffee committees. She has volunteered her time to host our coffee hour on Sundays and in the past, has assisted our bookkeeper.

Her hope is for Epiphany to be an open and welcoming place for people to gather and hear the true word of God. For her, serving on the Bishop’s Committee would allow her to work closely with the church and be an active participant in Epiphany’s journey towards growth. Ultimately, she would like others to view Epiphany as a warm and inviting place for all.

Robert Dempster

Robert E. Dempster is a life-long Episcopalian and joined Epiphany about 10 years ago. For years, Bob has been the program director for the Older, Wiser Laity program and serves as a lector during our Sunday services. He has enjoyed being part of the Red Door Vineyard ministry, along with supporting the annual fundraising party. Bob is honored to be invited to join the Bishop’s committee. He hopes that his experience as a Senior Warden at St. Pat’s Episcopal Church and his business background can be an asset to help Epiphany achieve its goals. Bob believes sound fiscal policies are the building blocks for spiritual success and would be willing to serve in any capacity that helps the church to thrive.

John Brunson

John Brunson: Bishops Committee 2003-2005, Chair of the Epiphany Music Guild, Red Door Vineyard, Schola, Parish Choir, Mitchel Hall Development, LA Diocese Convention Delegate, Diocese Investment Trust elected Trustee term 2018-2022.

Joining Epiphany in 2001, our TCOTE family experience is an eternal treasure. Grace, love truth and light continue to bless us via this magnificent spiritual community. It will be an honor to serve and look forward to the opportunities as we move forward.