Clergy
We are grateful to have Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson as St. Bartholomew’s spiritual leader since the beginning of 2022. The Search Committee unanimously and enthusiastically recommended Amanda to the Vestry, who accepted their recommendation with the support of both Canon Ambler and Bishop Brown of the Diocese. As our Priest-in-Charge, she leads 3 worship services a month, along with other duties and responsibilities.
Amanda is a Lutheran minister, ordained in 2015. After spending two years as the Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in East Hartford, Connecticut, Amanda spent four and a half years as the Executive Director of Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM), a nonprofit organization that advocates for and supports LGBTQIA+ leaders in the Lutheran Church in the United States and Canada.
As she said in her introductory letter: “My calling in life is to preach the good news of Christ’s love, to care for God’s people who diligently seek to live out their grace-filled callings as disciples, to wrestle with God’s people as we explore the scriptures and ponder what holy texts are being written today, to administer the sacraments as they reveal God’s presence in our lives: I am called to be a pastor.” And so, she responded to our posting.
Amanda and her wife, Tasha, live with their young son in their home in Portland. We know that you will feel as hopeful and confident of our future together as the others of us who have met her feel.
We are grateful to have Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson as St. Bartholomew’s spiritual leader since the beginning of 2022. The Search Committee unanimously and enthusiastically recommended Amanda to the Vestry, who accepted their recommendation with the support of both Canon Ambler and Bishop Brown of the Diocese. As our Priest-in-Charge, she leads 3 worship services a month, along with other duties and responsibilities.
Amanda is a Lutheran minister, ordained in 2015. After spending two years as the Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in East Hartford, Connecticut, Amanda spent four and a half years as the Executive Director of Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM), a nonprofit organization that advocates for and supports LGBTQIA+ leaders in the Lutheran Church in the United States and Canada.
As she said in her introductory letter: “My calling in life is to preach the good news of Christ’s love, to care for God’s people who diligently seek to live out their grace-filled callings as disciples, to wrestle with God’s people as we explore the scriptures and ponder what holy texts are being written today, to administer the sacraments as they reveal God’s presence in our lives: I am called to be a pastor.” And so, she responded to our posting.
Amanda and her wife, Tasha, live with their young son in their home in Portland. We know that you will feel as hopeful and confident of our future together as the others of us who have met her feel.
Celebration of New Ministry held June 12th, 2022
The Installation of Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson as our Priest-In-Charge was held at St. Bart's on a beautiful afternoon at 4PM . The Rev. Cn. Michael Ambler presided with many Diocesan clergy in attendance. A joyful outdoor reception followed the service.
The Installation of Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson as our Priest-In-Charge was held at St. Bart's on a beautiful afternoon at 4PM . The Rev. Cn. Michael Ambler presided with many Diocesan clergy in attendance. A joyful outdoor reception followed the service.
Staff
Priest-in-Charge
Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson
Email: amanda@stbartsyarmouth.org
Rev Amanda's Hours: Tuesday 12-3 and by appointment
Appointments outside of these hours can also be arranged by emailing Rev. Amanda at: amanda@stbartsyarmouth.org
Music Director
Dr. Christina Scott Edelen
Click here for more about our Music Program
Education
Click here for more about our Youth Program
Office: Parish Administrator
Teri Coviello
Email: admin@stbartsyarmouth.org
(207) 846-9244
Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9am to 3pm.
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Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson
Email: amanda@stbartsyarmouth.org
Rev Amanda's Hours: Tuesday 12-3 and by appointment
Appointments outside of these hours can also be arranged by emailing Rev. Amanda at: amanda@stbartsyarmouth.org
Music Director
Dr. Christina Scott Edelen
Click here for more about our Music Program
Education
Click here for more about our Youth Program
Office: Parish Administrator
Teri Coviello
Email: admin@stbartsyarmouth.org
(207) 846-9244
Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9am to 3pm.
Click here to find out more about our community.
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