E P I S C O P A L P A R I S H

Leadership
Clergy & Staff


The Very Rev'd Chad-Joseph Sundin, OSBCn
The Very Reverend Chad-Joseph Sundin, OSBCn
serves as a Co-Vicar of St. Augustine's and Chaplain for 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 Co-Vicar and Chaplain. Please do not hesitate to contact him at chad@staugustinetempe.org
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The Rev'd Jana Sundin

​The Reverend Jana Sundin serves as a Co-Vicar of St. Augustine's. Mother Jana has a background in social work and is a graduate of Church Divinity School of the Pacific. She is a spiritual director, a therapist, and a Godly Play mentor and trainer. She loves to cultivate intergenerational ministry and community as an intentional and collaborative leader. You can reach Mother Jana at jana@staugustinetempe.org

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 daughter among the community here at St. A's.
Contact Ruth at office@staugustinetempe.org
Stefan Dollak
Stefan Dollak serves as the parish Choirmaster, directing our Schola Cantorum and other musicians. 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!

Joshua Pielemeier
Joshua Pielemeier serves as our Staff Accompanist. An accomplished pianist and organist with an MA in Collaborative Piano, Josh offers a creative, sensitive, and artistic approach to our life of worship together.


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.
Bishop's Committee

Sr. Lisa Anderson
Sr. Warden

Chris Gonzalez
Jr. Warden

Stephen Aiken
Treasurer, Member

Jess Pielemeier
Clerk, Member

Melanie Sprout
Member

Bijan Lajvardi
Member

Torrie Cooper
Member

Felix Gregori
Member
“How blissful the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth”
Matthew 5:5