To my brothers and sisters in Christ in the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, greetings from the “Christmas City,” Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. 

I enjoy music and play the flute and oboe for relaxation.  On a quiet winter night you may find me curled up by the fireside with a good book or playing sudoku.  For exercise I figure skate, swim and ski. 

This past summer my daughter by adoption, Emma-Li and I visited Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, and spent time at Chinese Culture Camp in Vermont to learn about the culture of her birth place.  Emma-Li is excited about the prospect of moving to Maine.  In the summer of 2006 we explored Maine’s rocky coast, camped inland, feasted on lobster, and ate more blueberries than we should probably admit.  We visited Acadia and even rode an elephant at York Beach’s Wild Kingdom!

My passion to connect and help others connect God’s Story within our daily lives arose in a small parish in Philadelphia.  That passion led me to seek further training in congregational development and transformational ministries.   These areas of expertise have kept me close to the heart beat of our great church found in parishes large and small.

When not working with clergy and laity around the Diocese of Bethlehem I worship at St. Anne’s Church in Trexlertown.  I am truly humbled and honored to be one of your nominees for bishop of Maine.  I look forward to meeting you at the Presentation of the Candidates.