RECTOR & FAMILY:  Since June 2004, the Rev. Charles Robinson has been rector of St. Luke’s.  He is pictured here with his wife of 25 years, Bonnie Brown, and their 18 year old daughter, Hillaree.  Fr. Charles was raised and originally ordained in the Southern Baptist Church.  He has been an Episcopal priest since 1990.  He holds three master’s degrees (divinity, counseling, and business) and sees ongoing adult theological education as central to his ministry.  He loves preaching, reading philosophy, hiking and riding motorcycles.  Bonnie, an R.N. by training, is Co-Director of Children’s Spiritual Education and teaches in our Children’s Church School.  Over the past several years she has, in collaboration with Ginny Brewer and Deedee Sihvonen, developed a Church School curriculum that emphasizes values and spirituality over traditional religion.  Hillaree, in addition to being active in the parish youth group, anchors our nursery services each Sunday.

Rector’s Telephone:  435-649-4900 Ext. 11    Email:  pastor@stlukespc.org

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR:  Beckie has been our Parish Administrator of over 11 years.  She manages the office, supervises the database, pays the bills and does all of our financial accounting, and about a hundred other things during a given week.  She’s a great resource for information and will do her best to help you with whatever you may need.  She has been married to Steve for ten years and rides a Harley on her days off.

Beckie’s Telephone:  435-649-4900 Ext. 12   Email: beckie@stlukespc.org

ASSISTING PRIEST:  The Rev. Claudia Giacoma is the Assisting Priest at St. Luke’s as well as a Hospital Chaplain at St. Mark’s in Salt Lake City.  “Mother Claudia” preaches & celebrates the Eucharist regularly and teaches adult education classes.  Her special gifts lie in the areas of pastoral care & counseling and the use of the arts for spiritual reflection and discernment  She offers a weekly three-hour workshop called “Art & Soul” in which participants tap their creativity for spiritual exploration and learning.

Mthr. Claudia’s Email:  giacoma@sisna.com

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MUSIC EDUCATION:  Deedee Sihvonen, a retired elementary education teacher, serves as our Children’s Choir Director.  She loves children and relates to them with kindness and patience.  Each Sunday morning, she works with our parish’s children about a half-hour teaching them music that, when internalized, will support their awareness of God’s love, not only for themselves, but for the whole world. 

Deedee’s Email:  sihvonen@msn.com

MINISTER OF MUSIC AND LITURGY:  Our Minister of Music and Liturgy is Manuel Maravi.  Manuel joined our staff in the fall of 2004.  He was born in Argentina, raised in the LDS faith, and took an undergraduate degree in music at Brigham Young University.  He and his life-partner Ted are the proud parents of little two-year old, Erik.  Manuel is currently working on his master’s degree in music education as well as leading our adult choral program, assisting in the growth and development of our Spanish-speaking congregation (San Lucas), and teaching music students privately.  He rehearses with the adult choir each Sunday morning beginning at 9:00 in preparation for the 10:30 liturgy.

Manuel’s Email:  pianospecialist@hotmail.com

SENIOR WARDEN: Here are some bullet points concerning my background: born and raised in the Episcopal church; members of 4 different Episcopal churches in Ohio (2), South Carolina, and Utah; members of a Presbyterian church in Utah; members of a Community church in Ohio; served as Elder and Vestry member in 4 churches; served on Missions committee at church in Ohio; with Marti, facilitated bible and other faith-based studies for youth and adults for 10 years; took the "Walk to Emmaus" (Methodist version of Via De Cristo) in April, 1994; served on 12 teams for other 'walks' for adults and youth; 30 year career with Nestle in Manufacturing; 15 years in various manufacturing plants in supervisory and management positions; 15 years in corporate offices as Head of Manufacturing and Manufacturing Operations for Nestle Prepared Foods business;  numerous other volunteer positions including with Cleveland and Park City Food Banks. I am quite blessed to be offered the opportunity to serve as Sr. Warden at St. Luke's!  Hopefully, my past experiences and my current walk with God, coupled with the support and prayers of our wonderful congregation members will enable me to fill, somewhat, the enormous shoes of Sandra Jones and all the other Sr. Wardens of our Church. Jay’s email: martijay1974@yahoo.com