Staff & Vestry

Meet the staff and vestry (governing board of members) of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Along with the paid staff, a host of wonderful volunteers makes everything run smoothly, starting with the all-volunteer vestry officers and members. Without the partnership of our staff and members, we would be ill-equipped to participate in God’s mission as we do.

Meet the Vestry

The dedicated members of the vestry, partner with the rector to guide the community of St. Mark’s to closer relationships with God. While the vestry is often seen simply as the “governing board” of the parish, its decisions go beyond mere policy, affecting not just the structure and finances of the church, but also the spiritual lives of its people. As such, members of the vestry take on a sacred duty to listen to God, one another, the members of the parish, and the deep hunger of the world, and then discern how the community of St. Mark’s is called to use our unique giftedness to bring God’s kingdom closer to earth.

 

Senior Warden

Ted Kietzman

Junior Warden

Pat Porter

Clerk

Betsy Beaulieu

Treasurer

Chris Barnes

 

Deb Adam † Marie Carmenati † Adam Fritzsche † Sue Glass † Lynne Lawrence † Greg Steel † Dave Tura † Bruce Lowe † Mike Sobol † Alison Ives † Katy Roberts † Steve Adams

For an archive of vestry meeting minutes, please click here.

If you’d like the vestry to hear something, you can email them at vestry@stmarksmystic.org.

Meet the Staff

THE REV. ADAM THOMAS

Rector

Pastor Adam began his ministry with the people of St. Mark’s in February of 2014, after having served two previous parishes in Massachusetts and West Virginia. “The best part of ordained ministry,” says Adam, “is walking with people through the most important moments of their lives – both the joyful and the sorrowful.” He has a passion for preaching, writing novels, and playing board games.

rector@stmarksmystic.org

David Tubbs

Director of Music

David Tubbs has been with St. Mark’s since 1985 and, through the years, has greatly enjoyed working together with all the wonderful people who have served through the ministry of music.  “I love music that is performed from the heart,” says David. And therefore he always looks forward with excitement to working with the choirs and instrumental ensembles  in offering heart-felt music. 

music@stmarksmystic.org

Mark Wydler

Sexton

Mark Wydler joined the staff of St. Mark’s in summer 2021 after a long career at Electric Boat. Mark’s family has long ties to St. Mark’s, as his mother, Marianne, has been attending the church since birth! Mark is dedicated, thoughtful, and always ready to lend a hand.

Caroline Luethy

Admin and Communications

Caroline Luethy grew up at St. Mark’s as a part of the Godly Play program and youth groups. She is currently working towards a degree in Business Administration.

communications@stmarksmystic.org

Caroline also provides Nursery Care for children 3 and under, on Sunday for the Adult Forum and 10 am Service.

The Rev. Chuck Sharp

Deacon

Chuck Sharp was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Christ Church Cathedral in Harford. Chuck graduated from Province 1 School for Deacons in September 2023. His ascending parish is St. James New London and has served internships at Grace Hartford and St. Andrew’s Madison. Chuck lives in New London with his husband David.

deacon@stmarksmystic.org