The Rev. Kathleen Bean

Chair of Commission on Ministry

Bishop has appointed The Rev. Kathleen Bean to chair the Commission On Ministry. The Commission on Ministry (COM) assists the bishop in developing, recruiting, forming, and assessing those called to ministry in the church. Their work encompasses those called to lay or ordained ministry.

Rev. Kathleen is the associate rector at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sun Valley. As Associate Rector, Kathleen works in partnership with the Rector as a priest, pastor, preacher, and teacher. Kathleen particularly supports lay pastoral and worship ministries and offers a variety of programming drawing on Christian mystical and contemplative traditions.

“I believe I am called to accompany people on their spiritual journeys, creating a safe and sacred space in which they may encounter the Divine whether through worship, learning, or service, and being a tangible witness of Christ’s love during life’s challenges.”