The Rev. Jessie Thompson

Deacon-in-Charge

610-521-3612

In partnership with

St. James, Prospect Park, PA

The Rev. Jessie Thompson is a native of Portland, Oregon. She received a Master of Divinity and a Post-Masters in Transforming Spirituality with an emphasis in Spiritual Direction at Seattle University’s School of Theology & Ministry, and did her Anglican Year at Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, CA.  Rev. Thompson has over two decades of ministry experience, faith formation facilitation, and student/adult leadership training, serving the church as a Community Architect, Associate for Youth and University Students, and Associate for Youth and Children. Outside of her work as an educator, pastor, adjunct religion professor, MBTI Certified Practitioner, and Spiritual Director, she is a speaker, retreat facilitator, curriculum writer, spiritual experience leader, and event planner in a variety of settings including college campuses, churches, non-profits, and in/out-of-country service trips.  Her passions and areas of teaching/ministry include creating space for people to encounter the Holy, Body Theology, Labyrinth work, MBTI, discovering God’s deepest desires in our lives, and work around ‘middle space,’ hospitality/intentional vulnerability, transitions, anger, forgiveness, grief, and loss.  Her heart beats for the marginalized, and she seeks to provide safe spaces for all to feel welcomed, known, loved, and celebrated.  Rev. Thompson is a sucker for watching God’s grace show up in unexpected places, and she loves the idea of second chances and transformation.

When not involved in any of the above-mentioned, you might find her enjoying time with her clergy husband, walking her sweet dog, Porkchop, making silly videos for her favorite nieces, or dancing somewhere–anywhere! She loves a good cup of coffee and conversation, so she hopes you’ll reach out for both.

Cynthia Houpt                          Suzanne Erb

Administrative Assistant           Organist

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                                Vestry

Karen DiPaolo                          John Elliott

Rectors Warden                        Accounting Warden

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Lynsi Martiin                             Ray Hajduga 

Vestry Secretary                       Property Chair

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Lynn Bruton                              Carole LaMarr                        

Hospitality Chair                       Religious Education

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Walt Marvel                               Maryann Waters

Outreach Chair                         Stewardship Chair

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Colleen Marvel

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               Sunday School Staff

Carole LaMarr              Lynsi Martin

 

            Food Pantry Coordinator

Maryann Waters