Fr. Ron
Reverend Dr. Ronald B. Taylor
canismajorm41@yahoo.com
The Reverend Dr. Ron Taylor has been the rector at St. Peter by-the-Lake since August 1st 1996. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services from Wingate University, a Master of Divinity Degree from the School of Theology at the University of South, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree also from the University of the South.
Father Ron is married to Karen and they have two adult children, Matthew and Caitlin. Father Ron’s hobbies include reading, tennis, astronomy and music.
“I believe that being a follower of Jesus means putting what we say we believe into some form of concrete action in the world. Loving God and neighbor means far more than ‘belief’ in a set of creeds or principles…it means ‘following’. Whether it’s visiting the sick and shut-in, or serving meals to the hungry, or working with children and youth, or hammering nails…every one of us has been given a gift of ministry. We are all called to find those gifts and to use them for the building up of Christ’s Kingdom.”
Mother Tara
Reverend Tara Bartal
mthr.tara@spbtl.com
The Rev. Tara Bartal began serving as the Curate for St. Peter By-The-Lake in May 2023 and later became the Associate Rector after being ordained as a priest in December 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Media Arts from Southern New Hampshire University and earned a Master of Divinity degree from the School of Theology at the University of the South.
Since her ordination in 2023, Mtr. Tara has been actively involved in Pastoral Care at St. Peter By-The-Lake and has also served as a Chaplain to the Grace Order of the Daughters of the King. Currently, she holds the position of Dean of the Piedmont Deanery in the Diocese of Western North Carolina.
In her free time, Mtr. Tara enjoys hiking, painting, and creating artistic jewelry with wire. She finds great joy in the creative process and also loves spending time outdoors and connecting with nature through hiking.
Mother Tara enjoys hiking, painting, and creating with wire. “I enjoy creative outlets because they allow me to process ideas in ways that take on a metamorphic process. It is exciting to see the development of something that started as an idea in my mind and watch it develop into the visible and tangible.”
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The Rt. Rev. José A. McLoughlin was consecrated as the seventh bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina on October 1, 2016. Prior to his election as bishop of the diocese of Western North Carolina, McLoughlin served as the Canon to the Ordinary and Chief-of-Staff for the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma since 2008.
Ordained in 2005, McLoughlin earned his Masters in Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida. Prior to his call to the priesthood, McLoughlin worked in the criminal justice field serving in the State of Florida as a police officer and in the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. in various capacities, most recently as the special assistant/senior advisor to the assistant attorney general.
McLoughlin and his wife Laurel have been married for 23 years, and together have two children, Alexander, 17, and Alyson, 14. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, McLoughlin is bilingual, enjoys music, playing the drums, and studying 18th century American history.
VESTRY MEMBERS
Vestry Members
Michele Moss, Senior Warden
michele.mossbsn@gmail.com
Jessica Gustis, Junior Warden
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Stephanie Heil, Gary Jarvis, Connie Mathis, Dale Readling, Bill Reid, Pamela Weed
Daphne Wagner, Clerk of the Vestry
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Sherree Brady Financial Administrator
Jim Bowden Treasurer
Kate D'Amato Parish Administrator
Ginia Edwards Director of Christian Formation
David Wilcox Organist & Director of Music
SPBTL STAFF
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David Wilcox
David Wilcox has enjoyed a fulfilling career as a fulltime church musician (1976-2020) leading large multi-choir music programs. He was a guest lecturer at the University level and conducted community choirs, including an auditioned Boychoir for 17 seasons.
His choirs have appeared by invitation at the South Carolina Chapter of American Choral Directors’ conventions.
David "retired" the end of 2020 and returned “home” to enjoy his family home on Lake Norman. He was Music Director and Organist at St. Mark's Epicopal Church in Gastonina prior to joining the staff at The Episcopal Church of St. Peter by-the-Lake.
He also serves on the Executive Board of the Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and has assisted the East Lincoln Community Chorus as accompanist and conductor. David is a graduate of ELHS ’72, Brevard College, Queens University of Charlotte, and Bob Jones University. He has 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren.
His passion is leading and equipping God's people, the Church, to grow in the grace God has given them to be discipes and make God known.
Ginia Edwards
Ginia Edwards is our Christian Formation Director and a force of nature!
Kate D'Amato
Kate has been with St. Peter by-the-Lake since 2012 as Office Manager & Parish Administrator, overseeing all of the administrative functions in the office. She is the friendly voice that will most likely greet you when you call or visit the office.
Kate grew up in Connecticut, but has been a 'southerner' since 1998 when she moved south with her husband, Dan, and three children.In her free time, she enjoys traveling, lake time, reading, and, most importantly, spending time with family and friends.
Sherree Brady
Ms. Sherree Brady has been with St. Peter by-the-Lake for ....
