JOEL allen PRATHER

OUR PASTOR

Father Joel grew up in the suburbs of Chicago loving Boy Scouts, Marvel Comics and music. When he was 19 years old, he read the New Testament of the Bible and was "completely amazed by Jesus...what He said...what He did!" That amazement continues today. Read more

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ETHAN TARVIN

OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR

Ethan Tarvin grew up near Slinger, WI and attended the Lutheran Church. He pursued a degree in Music Education at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. While in college, Ethan performed as a pianist and vocalist in college ensembles and opera. Read more

JANICE WATTER

OUR PARISH ADMINISTRATOR

Jan Watter is a Wisconsin native with a diverse background as an Interior Designer, Adjunct Instructor at Waukesha County Technical College, and non-profit leadership with Our Next Generation and Nashotah House Theological Seminary. She has served in multiple levels of leadership both at St. Bart's and in our Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee where she currently serves on the Standing Committee. Read more

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  • carol cohen

    administrative asst to the PASTOR

    + hospitality


    Carol CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • ANYTHING IN THE OFFICE
    • CALENDAR & SCHEDULING
    • BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP
    • COFFEE HOUR
    • FOOD & HOSPITALITY
    • our monthly soup luncheon
    carol is the "head of security" for fr. joel Grinning Face

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  • REBECCA GOSNELL

    administrative assistant


    rebecca CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • writing a grant for st. bart's!
    • technology issues
    • youth & children's schedules
    • affordable housing RSVP's

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  • AMY NOE

    administrative assistant

    + visitor ministry


    AMY CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • EPISCOPAL CHURCH-SPECIFIC THINGS
    • ministry for VISITORs

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  • SHARON SAXELBY

    affordable housing ministry


    SHARON CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • OUR WAUKESHA COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING LUNCHEON ON 2ND THURSDAYS
    • VOLUNTEERING WITH FAMILY PROMISE

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  • JOAN HART

    altar guild


    JOAN CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • OUR SCHEDULE OF FEASTS (EASTER) & FASTS (GOOD FRIDAY)
    • THE ALTAR GUILD WHICH...
    • PREPARES THE SANCTUARY FOR SERVICES
    • CARES FOR OUR ALL OF OUR VESTMENTS, CROSSES, CANDLES & other treasures

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  • MARYBETH + JUDY

    bible study


    MARY BETH & JUDY CAN HELP YOU WITH OUR TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY @ 10AM

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  • JULIE MCEACHARN

    CHILDREN'S CHAPEL


    JULIE CAN HELP YOU WITH OUR SUNDAY MORNING CHILDREN'S CHAPEL DURING THE ADULT SERMON FOR KIDS PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH ELEMENTARY

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  • KELLEY ROLLINS

    custodian


    KELLEY CAN HELP YOU WITH CLEANING, UPKEEP & supplies for OUR BEAUTIFUL FACILITIES

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  • Lauren fontana

    E-news


    LAUREN CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • BEING ADDED TO OUR WEEKLY E-NEWS
    • CONTRIBUTING AN ANNOUNCEMENT, EVENT, OR PICTURE TO E-NEWS

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  • NINA DAVIS

    the examen(ed) church team


    nina & the team CAN HELP YOU...

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  • DAVE WOODS

    facilities manager


    DAVE CAN HELP YOU WITH ANYTHING RELATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND AMAZING-NESS OF OUR BEAUTIFUL FACILITIES

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  • kori majeskie

    financial administrator


    KORI CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • ANYTHING RELATED TO THE ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING OF ST. BART'S
    • YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS & GIFTS

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  • ELLEN & JAMIE

    fundraising


    they CAN HELP YOU WITH...

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  • PAULA CORBIN

    GREETERS


    PAULA CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • OUR MASTERs OF CEREMONIES WHO HELP THINGS RUN SMOOTHLY ON SUNDAY
    • OUR GREETERS & USHERS

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  • DIANE BAEHR

    let's move may


    diane CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • OUR month dedicated to health & wellness together which includes...
    • expert speakers on diet, exercise, and physical, emotional, financial health
    • group hikes, biking, & walks
    • cooking classes

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  • jeff watter

    livestream + sound


    JEFF CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • OUR EXCELLENT SUNDAY LIVESTREAM WHICH AIRS ON YOUTUBE
    • OUR SOUND SYSTEM

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  • JOAN & ILSE

    oktoberfest


    they CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • OUR annual oktoberfest the last saturday in september (yeah...we know it's confusing) which includes...
    • GERMAN CUISINE
    • BOUNCE HOUSE
    • LIKE POLKA MUSIC
    • KIDS GAMES
    • FIRE TRUCK TOURS

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  • FRANCES THOMPSON-GEE

    PRAYER MINIStrY


    FRANCES CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • OUR PRAYER CHAIN WHERE YOU CAN SUBMIT PRAYER REQUESTS
    • OUR PRAYER MINISTRY and...
    • PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE DURING OUR SUNDAY SERVICE

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  • JUDY & DAVE

    pewaukee food pantry


    they CAN HELP YOU WITH OUR collection on the 4th sunday of the month during church for our local food panty

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  • ANDY WENDT

    super-sprint triathlon


    andy CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • preparing for our annual triathlon in august you can do all or part of which includes...
    • 1 mile walk or run
    • 5 mile bike ride
    • 400 meter swim in waist-deep water

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  • DAVE  BERGLES

    SUNDAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE


    "THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND" he CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • OUR SUNDAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE
    • SERVING AS A CRUCIFER & ACOLYTE
    • READING SCRIPTURE DURING THE SERVICE
    • SERVING THE WINE (CHALICE)

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  • MIKE FRAYER

    technology + photography


    mike CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • our internet and computers
    • cyber-security
    • and he also photographs our worship services

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  • DAVE S, dave b, LEANN & bob

    TELLERS


    DAVE S. AND TELLERS CARE FOR COUNTING OUR SUNDAY OFFERING, RECORDING IT, AND DEPOSITING IT


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  • MIKE DELMORE

    treasurer


    MIKE CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • OUR BUDGET
    • OUR FINANCIAL STATUS
    • ANYTHING ON OUR P&L STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET

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  • BILL RHEINGANS

    veterans & families


    BILL CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • OUR VETERANS & FAMILIES GROUP WHICH INCLUDES...
    • OUR VETERANS CELEBRATIONS
    • OUR ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH

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  • HANNAH GORDON

    welcome team


    hannah can help you with...

    • making st. bart's known in our community & to newcomers
    • creating st. bart's  s.w.a.g. (like pens, magnets, etc) and advertising us

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  • FR. JOEL PRATHER

    youth ministry


    FR. JOEL CAN HELP YOU WITH...

    • OUR WEEKLY (ISH) YOUTH GROUP WHERE WE DISCUSS jesus & god-sized questions
    • youth events like holy hill, laser tag, & service projects
    • baptism & confirmtion preparation


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our vestry (governing body)

Our 2025 Vestry is:

  • Hannah Gordon (Sr. Warden)
  • Dave Woods (Jr. Warden)
  • Mike Delmore (Treasurer)
  • Bob Hart (Clerk)
  • Kayce Deshotels
  • Javier Opio
  • Jamie Thomson
  • Fr. Joel Prather (Rector/Pastor) 


Episcopal Parishes are governed by a board of elected parishioners. The name "Vestry" comes from the name of the room the clergy and choir used to put on their "vest-ments", where the Governing Boards used to meet centuries ago (they don't meet their anymore but the name stuck!).


 

The Vestry helps guide the Mission of the congregation and serves as our the legal and fiduciary agents. 

you can volunteer too

The Bible says: "Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." (John 3:18)

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