Aaron was born in Houston, but his childhood took him to Mexico City; Washington, D.C.; Stockholm, Sweden; and Los Angeles, California, before finally settling in his hometown of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
After earning a B.A. magna cum laude in History of Science at Harvard, Aaron spent two years with an educational non-profit in Kazakhstan. Aaron later worked as a Research Associate at Harvard Business School and as an Executive Compensation Analyst with H.J. Heinz in Pittsburgh.
He received his Master of Divinity from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in 2008. After ordination, he served as Assistant Rector at St. Stephen’s Church in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, and as Associate Rector for Discipleship and Family Ministries at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston. Aaron is a contributor to Mockingbird and Liberate.
Aaron’s wife, Andrea, is originally from Michigan, and holds two degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She has worked in church ministry, apparel design, and as a non-profit director. Married since 2002, they are proud parents of three children.
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Grace joined our staff in 2013. Originally from Irvine, California, she is currently a junior majoring in Social Work at Baylor. She brings extensive student ministry experience to St. Alban’s, having organized and led Bible studies, events, and mission trips for middle and high school students. Her mission experience includes working with orphans in Kenya, children in Mexico, and the homeless on L.A.’s Skid Row. Grace loves working with students and is very excited to be a part of St. Albans!
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Jole oversees our Children’s Ministry, including leading Children’s Chapel, and coordinating our Godly Kids and Godly Play classes, our Nursery, and other Children’s Programs. In addition, she assists in coordinating Parish events and additional Spiritual Formation opportunities for all ages.
A longtime member of St. Alban’s, Jole grew up in Richmond, Texas, a member of Calvary Episcopal Church. After earning her B.S. in Education from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, she spent 30 years as a teacher. Before joining the St. Alban’s, she served as Program Director of the Youth Development Services at the YMCA of Central Texas. She loves children–especially her grandchildren.
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Hilary is on the front line at St. Alban’s, serving as office manager, receptionist, and executive assistant to the Rector. Before coming to St. Alban’s, she has worked as an editor, a teacher, and an office manager.
Hilary earned her BA and MA degrees in history. She enjoys reading books on British and American history and also loves traveling, swimming, and shopping. A native of Kansas City, Hilary has lived in San Diego, New Orleans, and now Waco for the past 19 years. She and her family are members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Her husband is a Baylor professor. They have a son in high school.
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Organist
Rebekah began attending St. Alban’s in 2005. She received her B.A. in Music from UCSB in 2004, after which she came to Waco to pursue her Masters in Music at Baylor. Her husband, Ross, manages LensCrafters at the Richland Mall. They have two young children. At St. Alban’s, Rebekah is on staff as the Newcomer Ministry Coordinator and ensures that visitors and newcomers are welcomed and connected to the parish.
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Elaine has served as Coordinator of the Outreach Center since 2011. She is a life-long Wacoan and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Professional Writing. Before coming to St. Alban’s, she was the Director of Development at St. Louis Catholic School. She and her husband, Jim, who is employed at Baylor University, have two grown children and are long-time members of Austin Avenue United Methodist Church.
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Vicki serves as Communications Coordinator for St. Alban’s, overseeing our newsletter, The Epistle, our weekly worship bulletin, and other print materials. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has worked in publications and marketing throughout her career. She served as Director of Communications for Baylor University School of Social Work for five years and previously as founding editor of Baylor Magazine. She retired from Baylor in 2010. She and her husband, Bruce, who recently retired from 35 years at the Waco Tribune-Herald and now is a teacher at Talitha Koum Therapeutic Childcare Center, have three grown sons and three grandchildren. Vicki and Bruce are members of CrossTies Ecumenical Church, where Vicki teaches in its Servant Leadership School and directs Contemplative Prayer Retreats.
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Karen has been at St. Alban’s since September 1996. She received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration at TWU and worked for several years in the banking and finance industry. Her husband, Jeff, is a professor at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. They have four grown children. At St. Alban’s, Karen has responsibility over finances, database administration, gifts and contributions, and human resources.
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Gabino Sanchez
Sexton
A native of Monterrey, Mexico, Gabino has served as sexton at St. Alban’s for 10 years. His work keeps our church, campus, and grounds welcoming and in good order. He is a proud father and grandfather. His wife, Maria, works in St. Alban’s nursery on Sundays, and is beloved by many of our youngest members.
Howard has been the Director of Music and Choirmaster at St. Alban’s since 2003. He also serves as Assistant Organist. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Furman University in Greenville, SC; the Master of Music degree from Baylor University and has done doctoral study at the University of Texas at Austin. He has served several churches in the Waco area as organist or choir director over his career including Temple Rodef Shalom and 17 years at Austin Avenue UMC. Howard was the choral music director at Midway High School for 20 years and was the Director of Fine Arts for the district 10 years. He retired from the public schools in 2005. Along with his service to St. Alban’s, he is also an adjunct professor of music at McLennan College in Waco.
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Mary Ann has been the carillonneur at St. Alban’s for 8 years. She plays the 36-bell carillon before the 10:00 AM Sunday service each week as well as at weddings and funerals. Mary Ann is a graduate of Baylor University and works as the music teacher at Speegleville Elementary in the Midway ISD. She is married to Choirmaster Howard Thompson.