Clergy and Staff
Meet the Clergy and Staff of St. James Episcopal Church in downtown Wilmington, NC.
The Rev. Joseph "Gray" Hodsdon
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Prior to his call as Associate Rector at St. James, Gray served for two years as Curate at San Jose Church and Day School in Jacksonville, FL.
The Rev. Deacon Kitty Davis
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Erin Becker
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910-763-1628 |
My background is a little unconventional but that has led me to be a more well-rounded marketer. I started out in undergrad as a Studio Art Major and a few years after graduation I decided to pursue my Masters in Business Administration. Once I had my MBA, I joined a regional commercial real estate firm as their Digital Marketing Associate then Marketing Director. Now, I’m excited to bring my experience to St. James Parish and start a new adventure with my husband here in Wilmington!
Cookie Cantwell
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910-763-1628 |
Cookie Cantwell first came to St. James as a Youth Ministries Consultant. This position morphed into a full-time Youth Ministries Coordinator staff position, where the focus continues to be on building authentic relationships with Jesus Christ among the young people within the Parish and throughout the world. Through fun, friendships, Bible studies, service projects, mission experiences, music, and worship, young people and the adults who accompany them on their journey of faith strive to provide meaningful opportunities to grow spiritually within a Christian community. In addition to enjoying her ministry among our youth, Cookie also enjoys her family, Happening, Province IV Youth Ministries, hiking, kayaking, needlepoint and reading.
Wes Clewis
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910-763-1628 |
Wes is a man of God who is guided by Christ to serve his family and community. He is a Wilmington native who joined the St. James family in September 2016. Wes and his wife, Sara, have been happily married since 2014. He is also the proud father of two beautiful daughters, Bryanna and Destiny, and grandfather to his adorable grandson, Palmer. Wes loves bass fishing and the Washington Commanders. Before coming to St. James, he served the Cape Fear area as a master carpenter for over 20 years.
LaToya Lettley-Bryant
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Theresa Lettley
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Bill McKenzie
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910-763-1628 |
Bill McKenzie, a long-time member of the Parish, is now our Parish Coordinator and Liaison to Mt. Lebanon Chapel. Bill is a commercial property appraiser with a broad knowledge of building and property management. Bill has been actively involved in the life and ministries of the Parish having served on Vestry, worked as a team leader on the breakfast crew and continues Lead Verger duties this summer at Mt. Lebanon Chapel.
Norman Southerland
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August the Wonder Dog
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