Rev. Canon Dr. Helen Van Koevering
The Rev. Canon Dr. Helen Van Koevering accepted the call to be our Rector in 2018. Rev. Helen holds a Doctorate of Ministry from the Virginia Theological Seminary; a Masters of Philosophy: Theological Studies from Trinity College, Bristol, UK, and was ordained a Priest in June of 2003.
From 1985-2015 she served in various positions in the Diocese of Niassa, Mozambique. Her last position prior to moving to the US was serving as Rector of the Parish of Sanjala, building the church literally from the ground up to 800 members. She was instrumental in developing curriculum for children, youth and families; not only for this parish, but for the entire Diocese of Niassa. Rev. Helen speaks English and Portuguese.
Her husband, the Rt Rev Mark Van Koevering serves as the Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington. The Van Koeverings have three adult children; Jake, Matt and Kylie.
Dr. Vicki Bell
Dr. Vicki Bell, Interim Organist and Choir Director
Dr. Vicki is in process of retiring from Asbury College, where she is Professor of music theory and Director of the Asbury Chorale. She has previously served as organist/choirmaster at Trinity Episcopal Church in Danville and at Good Shepherd. She is the Director of ECCO, a choir of Asbury alumni who sing sacred music a capella.