Our Leadership

Rector: Wren Blessing started her ministry at St. Patrick’s in August, 2021. Wren has previously served as Rector of Grace Church in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, as director of a summer camp in Montana, and in English and Spanish language congregations in North Carolina. Contact Wren by email here.

Pastoral Assistant: Emrys Tyler serves with St. Patrick’s on a part time basis, and is a Presbyterian pastor who has lived in Pagosa Springs for nine years. Having served various congregations as solo pastor, Emrys, the parent of two children, has spent the last four years doing repair, construction, and design work. Contact Emrys by email here.

Choir Director: Robert Neel directs St. Patrick’s choir, which rehearses on Wednesdays from 5-6:30pm. The choir is accompanied by Kathy Isberg. Contact Robert by email here.

Deacon: Wendy McAllister was ordained to the diaconate in March of 2025 and was assigned to serve at St. Patrick’s with a focus on feeding ministries, and particularly on coordinating St. Patrick’s food pantry ministry. Wendy is an accomplished baker, and delights in ministries of hospitality. She serves on the board of Pagosa Outreach Connection and Friends and Neighbors in Need.

Vestry:

The vestry serves as the governing body for the church. Vestry members are elected by the parish at the Annual Parish Meeting.

Members of our 2025 vestry are:

• Linda Williams, Senior Warden

• Brian Reid, Junior Warden

• Leigh Moore, Junior Warden

• Tony Aldwell

• Michelle Chapman

• Terese Keil

• Barry Kissell

• Bob Endres

• Todd Holman

• Anne Leavens, Clerk

• Larry Walton, Treasurer