Our Bishop
The Rt. Reverend Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows
Bishop Jennifer (pictured above) was consecrated the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of Indianapolis on Saturday, 29 April 2017 at Clowes Hall on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, IN.
Bishop Jennifer was elected on the second ballot during the Diocesan Convention at Christ Church Cathedral on 28 October 2016. She was one of five candidates on the slate of nominees. Prior to becoming the Bishop in this Diocese, Bishop Jennifer served as Director of Networking for the Diocese of Chicago.
Our Priest
The Rev. Christopher R. Beasley, Rector
Christopher (pictured above) was called to become the Vicar at St. Peter's on 1 August 2014. He is a 2014 Graduate of Bexley-Seabury Episcopal Seminary in Columbus, OH. In June 2017, Fr. Christopher was enthusiastically voted to become the Rector of St. Peter's for an indefinite amount of time following his initial three year period as Vicar of the parish.
Christopher's passions are Care of Creation and taking liturgy to new spaces and configurations. He has introduced us to All Hallows Eve, Rogation Services, and Parking Lot Eucharists. You can often see Fr. Christopher working in our gardens, doing live videos from our apiary, or mowing the grass in his collar! He loves to spend time cycling the roads of Boone County and even conducts pastoral meetings this way!
Christopher is technically a Bi-Vocational Rector, serving the people of St. Peter's on a half-time basis while maintaining a secular career. He is normally in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He serves the Diocese of Indianapolis as a member of the Executive Council and as Treasurer of the Waycross Board, the Diocesan Camp and Conference Center. He is also on the Resolutions Committee for Diocesan Convention. In addition, he served on the Transition Committee for the Search for XI Indianapolis.
Please call the parish office at 765.482.2322 if you would like a meeting with Fr. Christopher.
Our Staff
DIANA HALSTEAD, TREASURER
Diana Halstead has served as Treasurer of St. Peter’s since January 2019. This is her second stint as Treasurer after a long break. Diana helps to ensure that all financial transactions are approved, documented and reconciled each month and reports are presented to the Bishop’s Committee and the Diocese.
Diana also is our volunteer Parish Professional and you will find her in the office most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4pm greeting guests as they stop in or working on the latest project that Fr. Christopher gives her!
Diana spends her free time watching the sporting activities of her grandchildren and is always ready for “more cowbell” when it is needed!
Carol ann webb, Organist
Born in Texas and raised in Colorado and a member of St. Peter's for many years, Carol Ann Webb serves as our Organist and head of the Altar Guild.
Carol spends her free time volunteering for the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, snuggling with her cats and a good book on cold Indiana days, and visiting far-flung family when she has the opportunity. She and her daughter, who was released for adoption shortly after birth, were recently reunited, a joyous resurrection of a relationship.
KIMBERLY THOMAS-BLACK, NURSERY
Ministering to the youngest among us, our Nursery is staffed each Sunday by Kimberly Thomas-Black. Children up to school age are welcome to spend time in the Nursery playing with blocks or coloring a lesson page relating to the readings of the day.
A sign in/sign out process is in effect for all children in the Nursery. Ms. Kimberly asks that children be taken to the bathroom ahead of being brought to the Nursery on Sundays.
Kimberly has been with St. Peter's since October 2014.
JENNIFER ELLIS, SEXTON
Jennifer works behind the scenes helping to ensure our buildings are clean and ready for the many groups that utilize our space during the week. Jennifer has been with St. Peter's since October 2016.