Staff Directory

The Rev. Julie Wakelee-Lynch Rector 510-525-1716
A "cradle" Episcopalian, Julie loves working with people and communities and bringing faith to life. She holds a B.A. in political science from Occidental College, an M.Div. from Church Divinity School of the Pacific, and an M.A. in Ethics and Social Theory from the Graduate Theological Union.  She generally bats right-handed in softball games, but can trim the jib on both starboard and port while sailing out on the fabulous San Francisco Bay.
The Rev. Barbara Hill Deacon 510-525-1716
Barbara is a gifted healer with a private practice in Albany.  She received her BS in Education from Indiana University.  Since graduating from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, she has focused on pastoral care and has trained parish pastoral care teams. She bleeds green and gold as a devoted A’s fan ever since her uncle owned the team. Barbara is also an accomplished photographer.
The Reverend Duane Sisson Assisting Clergy 510-525-1716
the Rev. Duane L. Sisson retired in 2010 as rector of St. Giles Parish in Morga, CA.  Duane served at the rector of St. Giles for ten years. Before that he served at as an interim for the Diocese which he did after completing three years as Associate Priest at Christ Church, Alameda. After retiring, Duane walked the Camino de Santiago in Spain. A pilgrimage of nearly 600 miles. Duane continues to walk each day and is grateful to be a part of the St. Alban's Community and staff.
The Venerable Kathleen Van Sickle Assisting Clergy 510-525-1716
Ordained in 1986, Kathleen has ministered in many locations, most recently as Archdeacon for Deacons in the Diocese of California. Just prior to that she was Deacon-in-Charge at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Berkeley.  She presently works in the Anthropology Department at UC Berkeley. Her interests include reading, painting and baseball – Go A’s!  She also leads a weekly Benedictine group (aka Ben’s Friends) in meditation, Lectio Divina and prayer.  

Administrative Staff

Rebecca Obsborn-Coolidge & Linden Rayton Parish Administrators 510-525-1716

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