The Rev. Fran Gardner-Smith, Rector
In the Episcopal Church, we call our ministers (who are priests) by the title Rector. Our Rector, Fran, has been an Episcopal priest since 2006. Before seminary she spent twelve years managing an independent bookstore in Greenfield, MA. Fran is a graduate of The Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA.
Her ministry began as a member of the Diocesan Staff in the Diocese of Northern Michigan, empowering and encouraging members of ministry teams in the western region of the Diocese. At St. Barnabas, her work has been focused on supporting the congregation's ministry of outreach in the community, expanding its programs of Christian formation for all members, upgrading the physical plant, and facilitating the congregation's growth in both attendance and financial support.
Fran's ministry is grounded in the belief that it is our baptism (and the promises we make or that are made for us) that give each of us ministry. One piece of the work Fran does as our priest is to encourage and support all of the congregation in finding and carrying out their ministries in the world.
When not working, Fran enjoys reading, writing, photography, knitting, spending time with friends, cooking, traveling, and absolutely anything done outdoors: camping, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, running, etc.
Fran and her husband David were married on July 31, 2010. They live in Milan, NH with their standard poodle Ollie. They visit David's children and grandchildren as often as possible.
You can contact Fran using: fran (at) stbarnabasberlin (dot) org.
Her ministry began as a member of the Diocesan Staff in the Diocese of Northern Michigan, empowering and encouraging members of ministry teams in the western region of the Diocese. At St. Barnabas, her work has been focused on supporting the congregation's ministry of outreach in the community, expanding its programs of Christian formation for all members, upgrading the physical plant, and facilitating the congregation's growth in both attendance and financial support.
Fran's ministry is grounded in the belief that it is our baptism (and the promises we make or that are made for us) that give each of us ministry. One piece of the work Fran does as our priest is to encourage and support all of the congregation in finding and carrying out their ministries in the world.
When not working, Fran enjoys reading, writing, photography, knitting, spending time with friends, cooking, traveling, and absolutely anything done outdoors: camping, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, running, etc.
Fran and her husband David were married on July 31, 2010. They live in Milan, NH with their standard poodle Ollie. They visit David's children and grandchildren as often as possible.
You can contact Fran using: fran (at) stbarnabasberlin (dot) org.
Dr. Susan Ferré, Organist and Director of Music
Susan Ferré currently lives with her husband, Charles Lang, in Berlin, near her mother's ancestral home of Gorham, NH, where she directs a non-profit organization, Music in the Great North Woods (www.musicgnw.org), bringing classical music to the North Country. She serves St. Barnabas Episcopal Church as Organist and Director of Music. She has maintained an active concert career, having performed widely in Europe, including three visits to Notre Dame Cathedral inParis, Scandinavia, Brazil, Canada, and throughout the United States. She has served the faculties of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology, University of North Texas and the University of Paris at Vincennes. For more than twenty years Dr. Ferré directed the Texas Baroque Ensemble, directing performances of little known works, as well as the major ones, using early singing styles and original instruments. She holds degrees from Texas Christian University and the Eastman School of Music. A Fulbright Scholar, recipient of the Diplome d‚Orgue et Improvisation from the Schola Cantorum in Paris, as well as the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from University of North Texas, Susan Ferré was honored with a Distinguished Alumna award from that university in 2001.
Dr. Ferré's recordings include "Stories From the Human Village: War and Peace," recorded at the Episcopal School Dallas on an organ by Fritz Noack, which has received glowing critical reviews as well as a Gold GrIndie Award. A Gothic release entitled, "Preludes and Postludes for the year beginning 9/11" was recorded on the Paul Fritts organ at Pacific Lutheran University. In addition, an historic recording of works by Langlais recorded at Ste. Clotilde in Paris in 1969, entitled, "Hommage a Jean Langlais" has been reissued. Other recordings include Vierne at the Detroit AGO convention, a CD with the Turtle Creek Chorale at the Meyerson Symphony Hall in Dallas, as well as several live concerts from organ dedications. They can be accessed through her website: www.susanferre.org
Dr. Ferré's recordings include "Stories From the Human Village: War and Peace," recorded at the Episcopal School Dallas on an organ by Fritz Noack, which has received glowing critical reviews as well as a Gold GrIndie Award. A Gothic release entitled, "Preludes and Postludes for the year beginning 9/11" was recorded on the Paul Fritts organ at Pacific Lutheran University. In addition, an historic recording of works by Langlais recorded at Ste. Clotilde in Paris in 1969, entitled, "Hommage a Jean Langlais" has been reissued. Other recordings include Vierne at the Detroit AGO convention, a CD with the Turtle Creek Chorale at the Meyerson Symphony Hall in Dallas, as well as several live concerts from organ dedications. They can be accessed through her website: www.susanferre.org
Lynn Dion, Sexton and Leah Dion, Junior Sexton
Stay tuned for more information about Lynn and Leah.
Church Leadership
Senior Warden: Cindy Morin Treasurer: David Morin
Junior Warden: Larry Jenkins Clerk: Pamela CarrierVestry Class of 2012: Charles Lang and Cindy Morin
Vestry Class of 2013: Andre Belanger and Beverly Higgins
Vestry Class of 2014: Leo Carrier and Guy Stever
Vestry Class of 2015: David Graham and Charley Lang
Junior Warden: Larry Jenkins Clerk: Pamela CarrierVestry Class of 2012: Charles Lang and Cindy Morin
Vestry Class of 2013: Andre Belanger and Beverly Higgins
Vestry Class of 2014: Leo Carrier and Guy Stever
Vestry Class of 2015: David Graham and Charley Lang
