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ABINGDON'S NEW
RECTOR
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| In the very beginning of this search
process, Bishop Jones, in meeting with the Vestry, had said that
God had already chosen our new Rector and that it was up to us to
find him. We we have
done just that.
At
the Congregational Meeting held August 22, 2010, the Vestry
announced that Abingdon Church has entered into a Letter of
Agreement with the person who will be our new Rector effective
October 1, 2010. The
Search Committee made a unanimous recommendation to the Vestry.
Literally hundreds of hours were spent in meetings, interviews
and visits to arrive at their unanimous choice. The Vestry
conducted its own interviews and issued and finalized the call
for Abingdon’s new Rector. This has been a long
process that has involved an unprecedented number of people –
both at Abingdon and from the 70
candidates who submitted resumes.
The entire Vestry, and indeed the entire congregation, is
excited by what our new rector brings to Abingdon.
He has shown that he
possess all the Leadership, Preaching, Demeanor,
Stewardship and Creativity traits
we seek in a rector.
Abingdon's New Rector is Rev. Sven
L. vanBaars.
Though
we are going to miss Geoff Price, our brother and spiritual
guide, he has prepared us well for this transition into the
future. Within the next few weeks, we will post Rev.
vanBaars' bio. |
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Our Transition
Priest
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| Abingdon Parish has been in a transition
period since 2006. During this time, we have been blessed
with the services of the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Masefield Price as our
Priest and Interim Rector. His
down-to-earth demeanor and small-town vicar style, coupled with his
liturgical skills and vast knowledge of theology and colonial church
environments quickly endeared him to our entire church family.
He is a gifted speaker that easily describes biblical
information in terms of the time it was written and in relation to
the world as we know it today.
As we transition to a a future with a full-time rector, we
will always remember the love, friendship, support, and spiritual
guidance we have received from our friends Geoff and Kathleen
Price. The have become, and will always be, members
of the Abingdon family.
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Dr. Geoff Price was born in Youngstown, Ohio.
He is a former Eagle Scout (with Bronze & Gold Palms).
Reverend Price earned his Bachelor Degree from Youngstown
State University, including an additional year of study at the
University of London, Queen Mary College (U.K.).
He attended additional schooling at University of Michigan
Medical Center, Sarum & Wells Theologican College (U.K.), and
St. Georges College, Jerusalem, culminating in graduation at the
Virginia Theological Seminary with a Masters Degree in Divinity in
1974. After a few years
of teaching and parish work, he earned his Doctorate in Ministry
from the Virginia Theological Seminary in 1992. |
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Dr. Geoff Price is married to the Rev. Dr. Kathleen Vermillion
Price, Rector of All Saints’ parish, Oakley, Md.
They maintain households in both Maryland and Williamsburg,
Virginia. They have
three daughters, a son-in-law, and one granddaughter.
Here is a brief description of his career
milestones:
Ordination
(Episcopal Church, USA):
Deacon:
June 15, 1974
Priest:
April 26, 1975
Parish
Work History:
Assistant Rector, St. Paul’s Parish, Maumee, Ohio, 1974-1976
Assistant Rector, St. Andrew’s Parish, Arlington, Va.,
1976-1978
Vicar, St. James’, Bowie, Md., 1978-1983
Associate Rector, Epiphany Parish, Washington, DC, 1983-1988
Rector, Rock Creek Parish, Washington, DC, 1988-2004
Interim Rector & Priest-in-Charge, St. Peter’s New Kent,
Va. – Sept. 2006
Teaching
& Supervision History:
Adjunct Professor, Episcopal Theological Seminary in Virginia,
1977-present
Visiting Lecturer, St. George’s College, Jerusalem, 1981
& 1982
Field Education Supervisor, Virginia Theological Seminary,
1976-2002
Intern & Deacon Supervisor (MAPT & Dioceses of
Washington & Virginia)
Field Education Level II Supervisor Trainer, Virginia Theological Seminary,
1980-1982
United
States Coast Guard Auxiliary:
Flotilla 14-03 (Fairfax, Va.) Flotilla Staff Officer/Public
Affairs
Division 14, 5th District (Southern) SO-LL, Division
Staff Officer/Chaplain
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