St. John's Episcopal Church
Saint John's has been a corner-stone of Bedford since 1905. We are a neighborhood church of families, children, teachers, farmers -- people who share traditional Christian beliefs.
The Episcopal Church welcomes all, from every background, of any denomination.
Priest: Mother Kelsey Hutto-Ford
On Monday, June 6, 2022, Mother Kelsey Hutto-Ford began serving St John's of Bedford. In addition to Sunday services, Mother Kelsey will also be providing pastoral care and formation. More information will be coming as we settle into our relationship together.
Organist: Mr. Jeremy Woodard
Jeremy joined St. John's Episcopal Church in March of 2024.
The Rev. Kelsey Hutto-Ford
Jeremy Woodard
Vestry
The vestry “shall be agents and legal representatives of the Parish in all matters concerning its corporate property and the relations of the parish to its clergy” (Canon 14). The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church's mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances (https://www.episcopalchurch.org/library/glossary/vestry).
Simply put, the Vestry consists of church members called to share the church leadership responsibilities with the rector. Members serve a three year term on a rotating basis so that there are always a mix of new and experienced members.
2024 Vestry Members
Marla Jones, Susan Hayes (term expires January 2025)
Jodi Miller, Carol Johnson (term expires January 2026)
Drew Bailey, Bryan Fleenor (term expires January 2027)
Carol Johnson, Senior Warden
Left to right: Marla Jones, Bryan Fleenor, Drew Bailey, Rev. Kelsey Hutto-Ford, Carol Johnson, and Susan Hayes