The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter

Montgomery, Alabama

Clergy, Staff and Vestry

Guiding our church, serving our community

Within our community there are many roles to fill.  The authority for the spiritual life and administration of our parish rests with our priest and Rector. The Reverend Rosa Lindahl, our most recent Rector, retired in July, 2026. We are currently searching for her replacement. (Updates on the Search process can be seen here.)

We are fortunate to have a Deacon, Lee Wilkins, who assists with worship and, more important, tends to the needs of the community beyond our doors.  Lee works with a creative and dedicated staff that keep our parish running smoothly and well.  

Members of the parish also play a critical role in the life of Holy Comforter.  Members of our Vestry (leadership board) are elected by the congregation and serve a 3-year term.   These leaders are responsible for the “temporal matters” of the church—care of the buildings and grounds, financial oversight, legal and contractual matters, etc.  Each year the Rector appoints and the Vestry confirms a Senior Warden who serves as the Vestry chairperson, and a Jr. Warden who takes the lead on all matters related to buildings and grounds. 

We have different roles, different gifts, different work, for sure. Together we share the conviction that we are called to be an open, warmly welcoming Christian community. 

Rector – Open Position

Our Rector of 7 years, The Reverend Rosa Lindahl, retired at the end of July, 2026. We are currently searching for her replacement.

Updates on the search process may be seen here.

A photo of The Rev. Lee Wilkins, Deacon.

The Reverend Lee Wilkins

Deacon

I began serving as deacon at Holy Comforter just before the Covid-19 pandemic started. As we moved forward in faith together, we learned new ways of gathering and worshipping. We shared our fears, our grief, and yes, our gratitude and joys via Zoom, text, and FaceTime. We came out of that time changed, and we learned just how very much we care for and need each other and the Church. We learned that when times are dark, God will light the way through. It is a privilege to serve in this parish that continually lives out its faith, not only in its worship but in service to each other and the community. Holy Comforter is faith in action!

A photo of Dr. Kristofer Sanchack, Accompanist/Choir Director at Holy Comforter.
Kristofer Sanchack
Accompanist/Choir Director
A photo fo Angela Sherbine, Assistant to the Rector.
Angela Sherbine
Assistant to the Rector
A photo of Sandra Kelly, Finance Administrator at Holy Comforter.
Sandra Kelly
Finance Administrator
A photo of Terri Via, Parish Life Coordinator at Holy Comforter.
Terri Via
Parish Life Coordinator
MissyVia
Parish Life Coordinator
A photo of Jeri Tippet, Senior Warden at Holy Comforter.
Jeri Tippet, Senior Warden
Michael Paul, Junior Warden
A photo of Mark Semler, Treasurer at Holy Comforter
Mark Semler, Treasurer
A photo of Jan Pope, Clerk at Holy Comforter
Jan Pope, Clerk
A photo of John Harrel
John Harrell
A photo of Steven Speaks, member of the Vestry at Holy Comforter.
Steven Speaks
A photo of Stephen Roberts, a member of the Holy Comforter Vestry.
Stephen Roberts
A photo of Carrie Alvarenga.
Carrie Alvarenga
A photo of Nick Pincombe.
Nick Pincumbe

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