Staff
The Reverend Sarah van Gulden, Priest-in-Charge
The Reverend Sarah (Manly) van Gulden grew up attending St. John’s the Evangelist Episcopal Church in Duxbury, MA where she participated in a wide variety of youth formation programs. She earned a B.A. with a double major in English and French from Connecticut College followed by a Masters in Divinity from The Episcopal Divinity School formerly located in Cambridge, MA. While at EDS Sarah focused her studies on pastoral theology and was granted an award for Homiletics and Feminist Liberation Theology. After completing her education Sarah served as the Associate for Multigenerational Ministries at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Burlington, MA with a focus on creating opportunities/programs/worship services that fostered relationships among people of all ages. During this time, she also worked in public school as a teacher’s aide for children with special needs.In 2014, Sarah was ordained to the Transitional Diaconate and began a three-year position as the Urban Resident/Assistant to the Rector at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Lynn, MA. In 2015 she was ordained to the priesthood. She served at St. Stephen’s until the summer of 2017 and in the fall of 2018 was called to serve as the Priest-in-Charge at St. John’s.
Sarah lives in Rockport with her husband, The Reverend Derek van Gulden, and a spoiled dog, Ginger, and cat, Tux. Derek serves as the Pastor of First Congregational Church (UCC) in Rockport. Together Sarah and Derek enjoying relaxing at the beach, birding and visiting family in VT.
Mr. Stephen Sikorski, Music Director
Stephen came on board in August of 2013. He holds a B.M. from New England Conservatory in Music Composition. He has been soloist and section leader in various churches throughout the greater Boston area, and most recently was choir director / organist at Christ Church Episcopal, Waltham.
Mr. William Bidmead, Sr., Sexton
Bill has been a part of the St. John's family for many years and is a valuable member of the church staff. He and others work tirelessly to keep the church looking sharp and running right.
Angela Grabowski, Parish Administrator
A longtime Saugus resident, Angela has been on board since January of 2013, having worked previously in healthcare fundraising, investment marketing, and other varied administrative positions.
The Reverend Sarah (Manly) van Gulden grew up attending St. John’s the Evangelist Episcopal Church in Duxbury, MA where she participated in a wide variety of youth formation programs. She earned a B.A. with a double major in English and French from Connecticut College followed by a Masters in Divinity from The Episcopal Divinity School formerly located in Cambridge, MA. While at EDS Sarah focused her studies on pastoral theology and was granted an award for Homiletics and Feminist Liberation Theology. After completing her education Sarah served as the Associate for Multigenerational Ministries at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Burlington, MA with a focus on creating opportunities/programs/worship services that fostered relationships among people of all ages. During this time, she also worked in public school as a teacher’s aide for children with special needs.In 2014, Sarah was ordained to the Transitional Diaconate and began a three-year position as the Urban Resident/Assistant to the Rector at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Lynn, MA. In 2015 she was ordained to the priesthood. She served at St. Stephen’s until the summer of 2017 and in the fall of 2018 was called to serve as the Priest-in-Charge at St. John’s.
Sarah lives in Rockport with her husband, The Reverend Derek van Gulden, and a spoiled dog, Ginger, and cat, Tux. Derek serves as the Pastor of First Congregational Church (UCC) in Rockport. Together Sarah and Derek enjoying relaxing at the beach, birding and visiting family in VT.
Mr. Stephen Sikorski, Music Director
Stephen came on board in August of 2013. He holds a B.M. from New England Conservatory in Music Composition. He has been soloist and section leader in various churches throughout the greater Boston area, and most recently was choir director / organist at Christ Church Episcopal, Waltham.
Mr. William Bidmead, Sr., Sexton
Bill has been a part of the St. John's family for many years and is a valuable member of the church staff. He and others work tirelessly to keep the church looking sharp and running right.
Angela Grabowski, Parish Administrator
A longtime Saugus resident, Angela has been on board since January of 2013, having worked previously in healthcare fundraising, investment marketing, and other varied administrative positions.