Our Vicar: The Rev. Ben DeHart

Dear Calvary-St. George’s,

What a wonderful and inspiring annual meeting we had last Sunday.  Thank you to everyone who tuned in and participated. At the annual meeting, I made a big announcement: “I have decided, with the vestries full support, to appoint The Reverend Ben DeHart as Vicar of the Parish.” The title Vicar, although not widely used anymore in the Episcopal Church, recognizes and acknowledges the vital contributions Ben makes to our life as a parish. I know my own ministry is blessed and strengthened by his presence among us and I know this experience is widely shared.

At the annual meeting it was reported that even in the midst of a pandemic the parish continues to grow and thrive. Ben has served Calvary-St. George’s faithfully since 2014 as a gifted preacher, caring pastor, and a capable priest, and this was only further demonstrated in 2020. He has played a significant role in the parish's growth, especially in regards to Adult Education and the Community Ministries. As Vicar, Ben will begin to share in some less visible but critical and growing ministries of administration. Ben, as Vicar of the parish, will continue to use his tremendous gifts to help Calvary-St. George’s fulfill our call in Getting the Gospel Right and Getting Gospel Out. Please join me in giving thanks to and for Ben, and our shared proclamation of the Gospel.

With A Grateful Heart,

The Reverend Jacob A. Smith