To witness—through worship, ministries and community activities—to the spirit, teachings and love of Christ; to offer strength and love to each other; and to reach out and draw others into our diverse parish family.
St. Michael’s
Rector Transition
O God, our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in times of change: Grant to St. Michael’s an abiding sense of your guidance. Comfort those who grieve, steady those who are anxious, and inspire those who dream. May we trust your leading, knowing that your Spirit never ceases to move among us. Strengthen our clergy, lay leaders, staff, and all who minister here. Prepare the heart of our next rector, even as you prepare us to receive them. May this time be one of renewal, unity, and deepened faith. We ask this through Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Amen.
– A Prayer for Transition
Transition Updates
October 1, 2025
Welcoming the Rev. Margaret Rose, Interim Rector
We are very excited to welcome The Rev. Margaret Rose as our Interim Rector! Raised in rural Georgia, she is a graduate of Wellesley College and Harvard Divinity School. Mother Margaret was ordained in the Diocese of Massachusetts, serving parishes there before becoming rector of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta. She has assisted several parishes within the Diocese of New York and, for the last 14 years, has served on the Presiding Bishop’s Staff as Director of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations.
September 26, 2025
Parish Profile Being Drafted
The Profile Listening Sessions were a success! Thank you to all who were able to attend and lend your voice. The Profile Committee has taken your input and is drafting the Parish Profile.
Profile Committee Listening Sessions
We want to hear from you! St. Michael’s will be holding our next in-person listening sessions after church on September 7. Please mark your calendar to attend one of these 90-minute sessions. You do not need to sign up for these.
Our next online sessions will also be offered online via Zoom at 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 9. You can click on the button below to sign up to join a session online.
June 20, 2025
The Rev. Margaret Rose Selected as Interim Rector
We are pleased to announce The Rev. Margaret Rose as the Interim Rector of St. Michael’s. She currently serves as Deputy for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations for The Episcopal Church on the staff of the Presiding Bishop. Prior to her current position, she served parishes in Massachusetts and Georgia, as well as other ministries for the national Episcopal Church. Margaret will begin her time at St. Michael’s on October 1, 2025. We look forward to her ministry with us!
May 29, 2025
Mother Julie Named Active Interim Rector
Mother Julie Hoplamazian has been named Acting Interim Rector through Sept. 2025. She will return to her role as Associate Rector once an Interim is in place.
The Rev. Joseph A. Wood joins St. Michael’s as Assisting Priest serving full time through the summer.
May 6, 2025
Thank you to the newly appointed St. Michael’s Profile Committee!
- Lucia Moses, Vestry representative
- John Avery
- Marianna Breland
- Arlene Bullard
- Brian Distelberg
- Justin Fox
- Kris Ishbashi
- Beth Krause
- Susan Wade