The Episcopal Church
Welcomes You
Our Presiding Bishop
28th Presiding Bishop & Primate
The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. In this role, he serves as the church’s chief pastor and CEO. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mission.
He was ordained bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2007 after serving as rector of St. John’s in Franklin, Pennsylvania, for seven years. From 2014 to 2018, he served as bishop provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, and from 2019 to 2024, he led a partnership between the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York.
Rowe holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Grove City College, a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in organizational learning and leadership from Gannon University. He has served as a leader of many civic and churchwide organizations and governance bodies, and as parliamentarian for the House of Bishops.
Rector: The Rev. Dr. Christopher Simpson
Senior Warden: Bob Miller
Junior Warden: Bryan Beal
Vestry Members: Jocelyn Carrillo, John Moody, Lyndel Moody, Jeri Stockton
Treasurer: Sherri Anthony
The Rev. Dr. Christopher Ben Simpson is St. Mary’s newest rector! Fr. Christopher recently moved to Big Spring with his wife, Kaysha, and their daughter, Lydia. The family moved from Lincoln, Illinois where Fr. Christopher was the rector of Trintiy Episcopal Church. Prior to entering the priesthood, Fr. Christopher was a professor of theology and philosophy at Lincoln Christian University for fifteen years. Fr. Christopher has also authored several scholarly books. We are very thankful and blessed to have Fr. Christopher with us. Please join us on Sunday mornings to celebrate Holy Eucharist with Fr. Christopher and the church!
Our former deacon, Connie Fowler, is the laison between our church and the larger community of Big Spring. Her care and concern for what happens both inside and outside the church walls translate as a testament to her discipline.
At this time, we are looking for church members who are willing to volunteer to serve during the Sunday morning service. There are several positions available for anyone who would like to help.
The positions are:
If you are interested, please call the church office or email the Parish Secretary at baileys.stmarys@gmail.com.
The church would also like to thank everyone who does volunteer!
Misson: Reaching out in Christ’s love to our community and all God’s creation through faith, worship, and service.
Vision: We see St. Mary's as a BEACON of Christ's love;
Believers,
Ecumenical,
Accepting,
Community,
Optimistic, and
Nurturing.