Leadership

We are an in intergenerational congregation that strives to welcome all who enter in the name of Christ. We love the visitors who come and are delighted that so many have stayed and made St. A's their home.

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

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 8 year old daughter among the community here at Saint A's.

Contact Ruth at office@staugustinetempe.org

Stefan Dollak

Stefan Dollak serves as the parish Choirmaster and directs our Children's Choir. 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! Stefan directs the early music group Bartholomew Faire, is partnered with Heather, who sings for us almost every week, and is father of two.

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.