Our People
The Reverend Shawn Dickerson – Rector
Shawn began ministry with the people of St. Paul’s on New Year’s Day 2018. He has lived in Upstate New York, Ohio, and the Great Plains. He taught public school, service domestically and overseas with the U.S. Coast Guard, and worked as a professional firefighter. Gabriel and Asher, feline brothers, keep him company in Oregon City.
The Reverend Laura Truby – Assisting Priest
Mtr. Laura has been assisting priest at St. Paul’s since 2021. The retired rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in southeast Portland, we are fortunate to be her local parish. Laura+ adds deep spirituality to our community and we are blessed by her presence and through her ministry with us.
Jason Coulthurst – Organist/Music Director
Jason has led us in music with humble grace and cheer since 2004. He adds deep richness to our liturgy, is a joy to work with, and has been a steady blessing to the parish.
Jean Wease – Office Manager
Jean began working in the parish office in 2020. She has kept us organized, on point, and on time with so many projects. Her patience with our rector is remarkable and most appreciated. She is fond of the color teal.
The Vestry
Nine parishioners and the rector form the Vestry-the governing body of the parish. Each year three new vestry members are chosen by the parish at the Annual Meeting to serve a three-year term. The Vestry is ultimately responsible for making all sorts of decisions regarding our shared life together and for the stewardship of parish funds. Together, lay and clergy share leadership of parish ministries.
Retiring January 2026
John deAguirre, Clerk: signs official parish documents
Marsha Jett, Sr. Warden
Ted Clayton
Retiring January 2027
Elaine Kniesteadt
Susan Mansfield
Retiring February 2028
Jackie Fishback
Dorrie McGregor
Marty Moyer, Jr. Warden: traditionally oversees the stewardship of the church & rectory
Volunteers
The volunteers of the parish-you might see them coming and going all hours of the day. Often you will not catch them as they share their time, their wisdom, their talent with this community. The people of St. Paul’s are a blessing to each other and to the wider community in all sorts of amazing ways in this wonderful creation God has made. Come join us in Oregon City–gathering together, worshiping God, sharing the journey since 1851.
Parishioners
