Dean Search
Saint Mark's is continuing on an important journey to find our next Dean. This process is an opportunity to reflect on our mission, values and vision for the future as we seek a leader who will guide us in faith and service.
We invite you to join us in prayer and participation as we move forward together in this search.
Progress Report
The Search Committee has been meeting since last May and is diligently following the above path to select our new Dean.
Current Phase
We are so pleased to report that the hard work in creating and posting the webpage as well as networking to reach out to qualified candidates resulted in an unexpectedly large group of very qualified candidates for our new Dean position. The Bishop’s office reviewed these candidates and narrowed the search to six highly capable prospects. Your Search Committee has begun the two-week process of interviewing these six, and the process moving forward may include a second-round of remote interviews before in-person visits and interviews are scheduled.
Next Steps
The Search Committee will complete its review until a single candidate is selected which will be submitted for approval to the Vestry and a call from the Wardens. Thank you for your continuing support!
Dean Search Committee Members
Feel free to contact the search committee at searchcommitteeclerk@ourcathedral.org with any comments or questions.
From left to right
Michaela (“MJ”) Johnson
Kerry Childe, Clerk
Andrea Pelloquin
Joan Olson, Chaplain
Linda Schelin
Brian Myers
Ian Iverson
Jeffrey Rainey, Chair
Richard Helling
Karen Olson – Canon for Ministry
A Prayer for Transition
Almighty God, you know the needs of your Church in every
time and place. We, the people of St. Mark’s Cathedral, open
our hearts to your presence.
Guide us to see your hand at work among us and inspire us to
live into your calling with wonder and awe.
As we seek a Dean to walk alongside us, grant us
discernment, wisdom, and courage to trust in your timing.
Bless those who will lead this search with clarity of purpose,
mutual respect, and an abiding sense of your Spirit’s
direction. May they listen deeply to your voice and to the
hopes and needs of this community.
We pray for those who are seeking to serve as our next Dean.
Prepare our hearts and theirs to join us in sacred work, share
in mission, and lead with love, vision, and humility. Strengthen
us to walk together united in your purpose and empowered by
your grace.
Guide us in your mission to be Christ’s heart, hands, and feet,
serving our neighbors, embodying your love, and living
faithfully as your people in the world.
May we walk humbly, love mercy, and do justice as we
embrace the challenges ahead, reflecting on who we are
called to be and trusting in the abundant life you offer.
All this we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, who reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever.
Amen.