Clergy and Staff
MEET OUR RECTOR
Reverend Lindsey Briggs
The Reverend Lindsey Briggs (she/they) is an Episcopal Priest, Board Certified Chaplain, and LGBTQ+ Spiritual Care Educator. Previous to coming to Saint Mary’s, Reverend Briggs spent four years in healthcare chaplaincy with specialties in LGBTQ+ Spiritual Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice in New York City. She also teaches LGBTQ+ Spiritual Care at Union Theological Seminary. Prior to her chaplaincy, Reverend Briggs served as the Chief of Staff and Assistant to the Rector at the Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York. Outside of her work, Reverend Briggs loves reading science fiction and exploring nature with her miniature poodle, Georgie.
Reverend Lindsey is available for confidential pastoral care — including visits if you are in the hospital or ill at home, pastoral emergencies, and confidential prayer requests.
MEET OUR PRIEST FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Reverend Gretchen Roeck
In Gretchen’s 18 years of ministry, she has focused on children, youth and young adults—inviting them into a relationship with God, fostering their personal growth, walking alongside them and guiding young people in their spiritual and vocational journeys. She is committed to building and sustaining safe, inclusive and welcoming communities that lead towards health and wholeness.
Gretchen is also the Program Director for The Confluence at Augsburg’s Christensen Center for Vocation and the chaplain at Circle of the Beloved, an intentional living community for young adults in North Minneapolis. Gretchen spent the last five years serving as the Priest and Internship Director at the University Episcopal Community, a campus ministry for young adults across the Twin Cities. Gretchen received her Master of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.
Staff
Jayce Mulligan
he/him
Music Minister
Jayce is a composer and pianist with a passion for bringing people together through music. He is originally from Texas but lived up and down the East Coast for school before settling in Saint Paul.
Dylan Nicole Martin
they/them
Administrator
Dylan is a stage manager, arts administrator, and youth theatre educator by trade. They oversee scheduling, rentals, tenant communications, and events at St. Mary’s.
Additional Staff
Pam Hofstadter – Bookkeeper
Lourdes Mendez – Building Cleaner