Rector

We are grateful for the time we had with our previous Rector, the Rev. Megan Limburg. Since her departure, we are working with our partner church, St. Mary’s Whitechapel Episcopal, and the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia to search for a new Priest-in-Charge (with the intent to convert to Rector). In the meantime, our talented staff, Vestry and supply priests allow us to continue our mission to worship God, serve others and build community.

Information on our quest for a new Rector, and information for potential candidates can be found at our Rector Search page.

Staff

  • Rev. Deb Lockhart

    Deacon

    The Rev. Deborah Lockhart, Deacon was ordained as a Deacon in the Episcopal church in August 2023.

    Deb has been a part of the St. Mary’s Whitechapel and Trinity Community since 2020. She started as a Parish Administrator and soon also added the role of Deacon-Intern. She served as Deacon-Intern for the two churches for nine months, ending in May 2023. During the process she learned the practical end of becoming clergy, preached some, and has fallen in love with the people of these churches.

    She co-leads the Upper Lancaster County Food Bank and manages the Free Pantry located at the Trinity Pavilion.

    She designs and offers contemporary liturgies, quarterly Celtic Walks and seasonal prayer groups via Zoom.

    Deb and her husband, Greg, have three sons, two daughter-in-laws and six grandchildren.

  • Teri Klekar

    Parish Administrator

    Teri comes to us after 30 years in the HR and Staffing industry. She enjoys taking on new projects in her neighborhood and community. She and her husband John of 34 years, retired about a year ago and moved from California to Lancaster County. They have 2 adult children, a son in Los Angeles, CA and daughter who made the move across country with them to VA.

    Teri provides administrative support to St. Mary’s Whitechapel and Trinity churches. She can be found in the office at St. Mary’s Whitechapel on Wednesday-Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and always by email at Trinity.SWMC@gmail.com.

  • Glenn Courtney

    Organist

    Glenn has been the organist and St. Mary’s Whitechapel and Trinity since 1981. He is a Northern Neck native, graduating from Lancaster High School before going to the University of Richmond where he graduated with a degree in Mathematics. He taught High School math for 11 years before working for Rappahannock Community College for 29 years. He retired in 2017.
    He studied organ under Selma Tingle and Peggy Crump.

    He currently serves on the Vestry of St. Mary’s Whitechapel.