Welcome
Clergy and Staff
The Rev. Dr. Maryjane Peck, is the Interim Rector at St. John's, bringing a wealth of experience in interim work. She has served as interim rector in multiple congregations in our diocese. She served her Curacy at Christ Episcopal Church Dearborn after her ordination as a transitional deacon in June of 2013 and continued after her ordination to priesthood in December of 2013 at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Detroit. In her role as an interim, Maryjane will provide St John’s with our normal liturgical services and programs, pastoral care, parish administration, and so on. Importantly, she will also lead us through the Transition period, providing preparation and support for the calling of our new rector
The Rev. Maryjane Peck
Interim Rector
248-546-1255
Tuesday - Thursday, by appointment
The Rev. Dr. Gerardo Aponte-Safe (he/him) joined St. John’s in September 2022 as Curate and Associate Clergy. He serves joyfully in the wide range of ministries of the community, including worship, pastoral care, formation, children and youth, and community engagement. Formerly, Gerardo was a social studies teacher and college professor, where he exercised his passion for teaching and learning about diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools and society. Gerardo loves singing, traveling, kayaking, and desserts (especially ice cream). Gerardo and his husband Dean are the proud dog parents of Finnegan, their golden retriever puppy.
The Rev. Gerardo Aponte-Safe
Associate Priest
248-546-1255
248-721-4325 (after hours/emergencies)
Tuesday - Thursday, by appointment
Carlos Newsome
Night Sexton
Monday - 5:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday - 5:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday - 5:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday - 8:00am-1pm
Tamra Zakar
Day Sexton
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30am-2:30pm
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Our Welcome Statement
Welcome! We are St. John's, a parish that invites you to enter the
open doors of our community and warmly embraces you when you do.
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At St. John's, our history has taught us that accepting and embracing true diversity is challenging. As a result, we have come to claim a firm, undying commitment to inclusion.
So here is our invitation to you: regardless of your cultural background, ethnicity, gender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or heterosexual identity, economic status, physical or cognitive ability - you will be not labeled, singled out, or excluded here.
You will be welcomed, affirmed, embraced, and celebrated!
We will be better because you are here.
