The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia 100th Annual Convention

100th Annual Convention

Claude Lauck, Christ, Roanoke I am a cradle Episcopalian and have been a member of Christ Church, Roanoke, since 1975. I have worked closely with each of the host of clergy serving in our parish. I have been a member of the vestry frequently and a warden often. I have served on 2 discernment committees for persons seeking the diaconate, and one search committee. I have been an occasional delegate to Council but have not been significantly involved at the Diocese. From 1974 until the end of 2007, when I retired, I was a practicing lawyer. For the last 5-10 years of my practice I concentrated on employment issues, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in such matters as harassment and discrimination. I am committed to the health of the Episcopal Church.

Standing Committee, Clergy Member

Rev. Boyd Evans, St. Thomas, Abingdon

Rev. Boyd Evans has been serving at St. Thomas in Abingdon since 2016. He is currently serving the diocese on the Executive Council, Disciplinary Board, and Phoebe Needle’s Task Force. He graduated from Sewanee’s School of Theology in May of 2016. While at the School of Theology, Boyd received grants to serve in youth ministry, pastoral care, liturgy, and cultural exchange in the Diocese of Jerusalem for ten weeks each during 2015 and 2016. Boyd also served one summer at St. Luke’s in downtown Atlanta working with homeless men recovering from addiction. Prior to seminary, Boyd was a research scientist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory with projects in biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, solar materials, and magnetic refrigeration. Boyd has been a life-long Episcopalian and has a great love for the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement. His continuing interests include congregational development, outreach, and youth and young adult ministry.

Diocese of Southwestern Virginia

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