Leadership
CLERGY
The clergy in The Episcopal Church are persons in holy orders, ordained for the ministry of bishop, priest, or deacon. They serve in dioceses, which are the territorial jurisdiction of a diocesan bishop. Bishops are called to provide Christian vision and leadership for their dioceses. Diocesan bishops have responsibility for the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the church. Bishops serve as the focus for diocesan unity and for the unity of their dioceses with the wider church. Priests’ ministry as noted in The Catechism is “to represent Christ and Christ’s Church, particularly as pastor to the people; to proclaim the gospel; to administer the sacraments; and to bless and declare pardon in the name of God”. Deacons exercise “a special ministry of servanthood” directly under the deacon’s bishop, serving all people and especially those in need. Deacons proclaim the gospel, lead intercessions, wait at the eucharistic table, and direct the order of the assembly.
The bishop of the Diocese of Olympia is the Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle.
STAFF
Rev. Janet Waggoner
The Rev. Janet Waggoner joined St. John | San Juan as Rector on March 1, 2024. A native of Washington, Rev. Janet earned her Master’s of Divinity at Yale Divinity School. She served 11 years in parish ministry in Connecticut before moving to Texas, where she served as interim pastor at Rejoice Lutheran Church in Coppell, Texas. In 2013, Rev. Janet became Canon to the Ordinary in the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. She served in that role for almost a decade, during which time she earned her doctorate in pastoral theology, with an emphasis on intergenerational relationships. Most recently, Rev. Janet was Canon Missioner for Congregational Vitality in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Rev. Janet brings to St. John | San Juan significant experience in evangelism, community partnerships, and congregational/property redevelopment, including 7 years on the church-wide Task Force for Church Planting and Congregational Redevelopment. Rev. Janet has two college-age children and a rescue pup named Comet. To reach Rev. Janet, email janet@stjohnsoly.org
The Rev. Jaime Case, Associate for Hispanic Ministry
The Rev. Jaime Case was born in the Philippines of missionary parents who worked for 40 years in rural ministry. With my family of three children and Amy, I went to seminary at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. Ordained in 1994, I have served primarily in Spanish. As a retired priest, I have returned to Hispanic ministry at SJ|SJ. To reach Father Jaime, his email is jaime@stjohnsoly.org or you can call 360-352-8527, and then press “4” when you hear the voicemail prompts.
The Rev. Terri Lolcama, deacon
The Rev. Terri Lolcama, Deacon was ordained October 17, 2009. “It is my joy to serve St. John’s longtime, faithful congregation in the Sunday liturgies and to support the members with their many community Outreach Programs and Pastoral Care needs. “To reach Deacon Terri, call 360-352-8527 or email terri@stjohnsoly.org
The Rev. Gen Grewell, Deacon
I have been around St. John | San Juan for the past 25 years. When I was a postulant I was assigned to St. John for my Field Work. Upon ordination on June 24, 2000, I was assigned to St. John’s by Bishop Warner and remained at there until October 2003 at which time I left for reassignment to St. Benedict’s. During the ensuing years I came back to St. John’s a couple more times. I also was the Archdeacon for the Diocese from 2009 to 2022. In December 2022 Bishop Skeleton reassigned me to St. John’s. I am excited to return and to see what God has in store for us here at St. John| San Juan. My family lives in and around Olympia. Gary and I have 4 grown children and 8 grandchildren. We like to do some travel. Both of us like to golf when we have the time and the weather cooperates. We live in a retirement community called Jubilee and have for the past 10 years. To reach Deacon Gen, call 360-352-8527 or email gen@stjohnsoly.org .
Mr. Steve O’Connor, Director of Music
Steve O’Connor has recently relocated to Olympia, having spent the majority of his professional music career in the Los Angeles area. He holds both Bachelor, Vocal/Choral Performance (Arizona State Univ.) and Master of Music, Organ Performance (California State Univ.) degrees, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Theological Studies (Loyola Marymount Univ.). He is an accomplished conductor, pianist, organist, composer, singer and Pastoral Musician. His professional and academic affiliations include:
- Alpha Sigma Nu, The honor society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.
- Theta Alpha Kappa, The national honor society for Religious Studies and Theology.
- The American Guild of Organists, the national professional association serving the organ and choral music fields.
- ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
- CFC – Community of Frances and Clare, a Religious Order of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Steve enjoys playing a variety of musical instruments, is an avid wood carver, and a busy social activist. He is a member of the Capitol Area Concert Band, the Capitol Wood Carvers Association, and Co-Chairs the Thurston County Sound Alliance of Older LGBTQ.
Steve lives with his Bloodhound, Monk. To reach Steve, call 360-352-8527 or email steve@stjohnsoly.org
VESTRY
The vestry is the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. The name comes from England, where the annual election of churchwardens took place in the vestry, the room where the clergy vested. The number of vestry members and the term of office varies from parish to parish. Vestry members at St. John |San Juan are elected at the annual parish meeting. The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector. There are usually two wardens. The senior warden leads the parish between rectors and is a support person for the rector. The junior warden often has responsibility for church property and buildings. A treasurer and a secretary or clerk may be chosen. These officers may or may not be vestry members. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church’s mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances. Vestry meetings are open to all.
Vestry Leadership 2024
Bob Le Roy, Senior Warden
Lou MacMillan, Junior Warden
Vestry Members 2024
Sue Anderson
Angelica Diaz
Anne Hall
Radigan Lander
Jenny Loudon
Flor Rivas
André Unicume
Joby Winans
Tom Loranger, Treasurer
Fawn Hacker, Clerk of the Vestry
