Lia is a geographer, theologian and mediation specialist, who is passionate about community dialogue. 

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After two decades in the United Kingdom, Lia returned home to the Pacific Northwest. She was called to the priesthood from the central London parish of St. James's, Piccadilly, and attended seminary at St. Augustine's, through the Church of England. 

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As a mediator, Lia accompanies communities as they navigate conflict and change. She spent formative time in Northern Ireland, working with the civic peacebuilding process. 

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Her publications include Mapping Faith: Theologies of Migration and Community (Jessica Kingsley, 2020) and Ashes to Ashes: Beliefs, Trends and Practices in Dying, Death and the Afterlife (Theos, 2023). 

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Lia shares a home with Jonathan (the local Methodist pastor) and their two young kids. As a family, they enjoy exploring tidepools and eating noodles together. 

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Mary is the mother of 3 awesome kids, a friend to many, and a lover of the outdoors who is passionate about people. 

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Mary was born and raised in Tillamook. Her parents brought her to St. Alban’s as an infant, and this big beautiful red church has always been her home. St. Alban's is where Mary celebrated her baptism, first communion and confirmation to baccalaureate. Growing up at St Alban’s Mary enjoyed years of summer camps, youth diocesan events.

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Mary joined the staff in January 2024. She is the central point of contact for all church activities. She reminds, cajoles, encourages -- generally assuring that parish life runs smoothly. 

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Mary encourages everyone to stop by St. Alban's. Your visit is a bright light on a grey day, and your voice on the end of the phone puts a smile on her face. Your ideas, thoughts, dreams and wishes are meant to be shared and heard. So please stop by to say hello!