Clergy and Staff
“We who are many are one body in Christ, and individually we are members of one another.” (Romans 12:5)
Every single member of the church is called to ministry—that is, to loving and serving God and our neighbors. Here are some of the people who help us do our ministry together as a congregation. At Incarnation our leadership is shared among lay and ordained leaders, some as staff and others as volunteers. You can also read about our vestry (that is, our lay leadership board).
Clergy and Staff
Stephen came to Incarnation as Rector in 2018 after eleven years of ordained ministry in California, Washington State, and Texas. Just before joining us, he completed a Ph.D. in liturgy at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. He has served several parishes and also spent time as a hospital and hospice chaplain. He has also served for several years as a trainer at the College for Congregational Development, a training course for lay and clergy leaders in the church. A "third culture kid," Stephen grew up in Korea, Pakistan, and Russia before coming back to the U.S. for college. He loves traveling, hiking, running, and cooking, and is an avid choral singer. Lyric soprano Carol Menke began her musical studies at the piano with her mother at age five, and at age eight started flute lessons. She entered college with aspirations of a career as a flautist. However, participation in a voice class led to recognition of her superb vocal gifts. Following graduation from CSU, attendance at the Franz Schubert Institute in Baden bei Wien, Austria, confirmed her passion for the Art Song genre. The young singer was heard in performance many times at the Schuberthaus in Vienna during this period of study with Elly Ameling, Jörg Demus and Norman Shelter. Miss Menke later completed her Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance. Her performances have won the accolades of music critics and orchestral conductors who have commented on her “silvery bright…. illuminating voice” and “appealing sweetness of tone.” Upon hearing her perform one of his newly composed chamber works, the renowned composer Alan Hovhaness acknowledged and praised her “perfect musicianship.” Carol maintains a full schedule as teacher and choral conductor in addition to fulfilling her illustrious solo engagements. At Santa Rosa Junior College she teaches voice and music theory classes. The Santa Rosa Children’s Chorus has thrived and achieved high praise during Miss Menke’s tenure as Artistic Director. Her leadership of the choir at the Church of the Incarnation in Santa Rosa as well as Cantiamo Sonoma, a distinguished chamber choral ensemble, has served to enrich the musical environment of the area.Stephen Shaver
Rector
Daphne Vernon
Director of Spiritual Formation
Pamela Moore
Deacon
Alison Cole
Parish Administrator
Carol Menke
St. Cecilia Choir Director
Mary Kennaugh
Alleluia Choir Director
Robert Young
Organist
Eric Ramsey
Sexton
Gail Cafferata
Priest Associate
Jamie Knutsen
Priest Associate
Hugh Stevenson
Priest Associate
Ellen Wondra
Priest Associate
