Anne Turner is the 12th rector of Grace Church. She is passionate about Grace's work of inclusion, mercy, belonging, and transformation for all people. She came to Grace after two decades of ministry in churches in Virginia and Massachusetts. She has also worked at Virginia Theological Seminary, where she continues as adjunct faculty for preaching courses.
Anne holds a Doctor of Ministry in preaching from Emory University and a Master of Divinity from Yale. Prior to ordination, she was a Fulbright scholar, researching race and Shakespeare's plays; she also worked in educational outreach for the Folger Shakespeare Library. She has been published in the Sermons That Work series, The Christian Century, and Currents in Theology and Mission. Her writing can be found at annemturner.com.
Anne finds joy and solace outdoors, where she skis, runs, backpacks, and watches birds. She is terrible at small talk but loves engaging in big questions, and she welcomes conversation about her ministry, the community that is Grace Church, and the mysteries of life.
Mother Emma A.W. Brice (pronouns are she/ella) serves as our Assistant Rector and School Chaplain. She focuses her ministry on the formation of children, youth, and families, as well as on fellowship, worship, and pastoral care. She also serves as the chaplain for Grace Episcopal School and teaches religion classes to Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Mother Emma grew up in northern Virginia as a life-long Episcopalian. She discovered her love for liturgy and sacred music at a young age by serving as an acolyte and chorister. Mother Emma graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from Duke University and a Master of Divinity from Yale University. Prior to seminary, she lived in Muscat, Oman working at an interfaith peace-building center.
Mother Emma loves the outdoors - hiking, backpacking, running, laying on the ground and watching clouds…all of it. She is a huge Taylor Swift fan, an expert jigsaw puzzler, and an aspiring bread baker. Mother Emma and her wife are proud mothers to a smart, curious, playful, and kind one-year-old Portuguese Water Dog named Tetiana, who can often be found begging for treats in the church office.
Fr. Jon W. Scarffe (pronouns he/him) serves as our Interim Assistant Rector. His primary areas of ministry include pastoral care, discernment, Ignatian & Celtic spirituality, adult education, evangelism, and worship. He has a background in healthcare chaplaincy, with experience in hospital and hospice settings. Additionally, he has worked in prison ministry.
Fr. Jon was born in Dublin, Ireland, and grew up there and in the UK. He also lived in Italy, where he taught English and studied Italian language and culture. He studied theology at St. John's College, Nottingham; Trinity College Dublin; and the Church of Ireland Theological Institute. He earned a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychotherapy from Keele University in the UK. He pursued further studies at The Divinity School of the Pacific.
Jon completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Goodwin Hospice and Washington Hospital Center and is currently pursuing board certification. Fr. Jon has held various ministry roles in the UK and Virginia. Jon acts as a Diocesan Discernment Facilitator, guiding Parish Discernment Committees for individuals discerning their ministry calling.
He is a former vice chair of the City of Alexandria Committee on HIV/AIDS. He is married to Ron, a U.S. Air Force veteran. They have three adopted cats and recently adopted a puppy. He and Ron serve as fosterers for rescued cats and dogs awaiting their forever homes. Jon enjoys exercising, trying different cuisines, traveling, and meditating.
Kevin Hamilton (he/him) serves as the Director of Administration and Communication. Managing the church office, Kevin oversees administration, business operations, facilities oversight, and communications outside of digital/social media (including bulletins, website, email communications, etc.).
Kevin's formal training was ministerial and he has served for over 27 years in ministry, 23 of those as an ordained (Baptist) bi-vocational minister. Kevin continues to be a church planter on the weekends, but here at Grace his role is non-clergy related and focused solely on administration and communications. Before coming to Grace, Kevin was a Project Manager for CDW-G on the Decennial Census Device as a Service project. Prior roles for other organizations include Director level positions in Internal Communications, Organizational Development, and Operations. Kevin & his husband Luke Le Nguyen Hamilton live in Centreville, Virginia with his husband, , his mother, Linda Hamilton, and their two cats, Boba and Mocha. Kevin loves to read, nerd out on theology and storytelling podcasts, watch random documentaries, and laugh (often and loudly)!
Josh Harrington serves as our Director of Music. New to the DMV by way of South Carolina, Josh has dedicated his life to music and education. He is currently in his eleventh year of education serving as choral director for grades 6-12 at The Potomac School in McLean. In addition to the classroom, Josh has spent the last 12 years serving in a variety of churches as organist and pianist. His passion is creating music that not only enhances the worship service but provides another medium for the congregation to hear and feel God’s word. He is beyond excited to share in music and in worship with the community at Grace.
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Kimberly is a Washington, D.C. area native and a graduate of Towson University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. She brings over 20 years of experience in administrative and financial roles within church and ministry settings, with a strong understanding of church operations and a genuine passion for supporting the ministry.
In addition to her administrative expertise, Kimberly’s professional background includes experience in management, teaching, and personal training, reflecting her versatility and commitment to serving others.
She resides in Maryland with her husband, five children, and their pets. Outside of work, Kimberly enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, and supporting her children’s activities, including soccer, ice skating, horseback riding, Confirmation, and Scouts.