Leadership

We are an in intergenerational congregation that strives to welcome all who enter. We love the visitors who come, and are proud that so many have stayed and made St. A's their home.

Clergy & Staff

The Very Rev'd Chad-Joseph Sundin, OSBCn

The Very Reverend Chad-Joseph Sundin, OSBCn
serves as the Vicar-Chaplain of St. Augustine's and Episcopal Campus Ministries at ASU. Fr. Chad is a Benedictine canon and Prior of the Community of St. Mary of the Annunciation. He also serves as the Prior General for his order. The contemplative nature of Benedictine spirituality, with its focus on prayer and hospitality, is infused into Prior Chad’s ministries as Vicar and Chaplain.

Fr. Chad is married to The Rev. Canon Jana Sundin, and they have three kids in various stages of adulting. Prior Chad considers it a joy to walk alongside the many souls who call this parish community their own. Please do not hesitate to contact him at chadsundin@gmail.com.

The Venerable Amy Bryan

The Venerable Amy Bryan serves as our parish Deacon and Minister of Outreach and also as Archdeacon for the Diocese of Arizona. Archdeacon Amy is passionate about Christian formation, spiritual and pastoral care, and service to the wider community. She is married to Dave and is mom to two bright and busy little ones. Contact Amy at asbryan82@gmail.com.

Julie Carson

Julie Carson serves our parish as Minister of Formation, and since Formation at St. A's encompasses the whole of life, Julie has a role in almost every ministry at our church! Julie's background in campus ministry and her experience of raising four brilliant, soulful daughters equips her beautifully for the work of shaping Christian formation in our multigenerational university parish. Julie is married to Monty, who also serves just about everywhere in our community. Contact Julie at julie.carson25@gmail.com.

Ruth Lindsay

Ruth Lindsay works at St. Augustine's as the parish administrator. She has attended Saint Augustine's since 2009 and served in a variety of ministries, including music, liturgy, and children's formation. She has degrees in history and is interested in the expression of Christian faith across historical and intellectual contexts. She and her husband Chris are grateful to be raising their awesome 8 year old daughter among the community here at Saint A's.

Contact Ruth at saintaugtempe@gmail.com.

Stefan Dollak

Stefan Dollak serves as the parish Choirmaster and directs our Children's Choir. A multi-instrumentalist and medieval and renaissance musical encyclopedia, Stefan curates ensembles and repertoires that, it's safe to say, you won't find anywhere else! Stefan directs the early music group Bartholomew Faire, is partnered with Heather, who sings for us almost every week, and is father of two.

Paul Heet

Paul Heet serves as our parish Sexton. If you happen by the church in the wee hours, you will likely find Paul hard at work keeping our grounds and facility clean and well-maintained!

The Rev'd Canon Jana Sundin

The Reverend Jana Sundin serves our parish as an affiliate priest and is on Diocesan Staff as the Canon for Children and Youth. Canon Jana has a background in social work and is a graduate of Church Divinity School of the Pacific. She is a spiritual director, a Godly Play mentor, and still finds time to engage our children, family, and young adult communities. You can reach Jana at jana@azdiocese.org.

The Rev'd Lisa Goforth

The Reverend Lisa Goforth serves St. Augustine's as affiliate priest. We are blessed and thankful for Mother Lisa's presence, and for her thoughtful sermons.