Here to serve you.
The Very Rev. Stephen W. Kidd​​
Rector
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Father Stephen came to St. Mark's in 2013 from Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock, AR where he served as Canon for Christian Formation. He earned his Masters of Divinity from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX after serving Episcopal Churches in both Western Louisiana and Dallas as a lay minister.
The Rev. Clelie McCandless
Associate Rector
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Mother Clelie came to St Mark's in 2016 from St. Timothy's Southaven, MS and Holy Cross Olive Branch, MS where she was Associate Rector. She also serves Coast Episcopal School in Long Beach, MS as Chaplain and teaches Religion. She earned her Masters of Divinity from the University of the South in Sewanee, TN after serving as a lay chaplain at Coast for several years.
The Very Rev. James "Bo" Roberts
Rector Emeritus
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Father Bo served as rector of St. Mark's for 44 years, from 1969 until his retirement in 2013. He was named Rector Emeritus in 2018 in honor of his continued service. He assists our clergy at St. Mark's while also serving as a supply priest for the Coast Convocation.
Ms. Cindy Chambliss
Parish Secretary
Ms. Chambliss joined the St. Mark's staff as Parish Secretary in 2006.
The Rev. Deacon Vicki Miller
Community Arts Center Director
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Vicki has been a member of St. Mark's since 2001, and ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate on July 11, 2022. She has been involved in children's ministry through Sunday School, VBS and SAM Camp programs.
Shawn Leopard
Music Director, Choirmaster
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