Do you have questions about the Episcopal Church or Anglican Communion?  Email Father Duncan djepisc@sbcglobal.net.

Duncan came to Fremont in 2003 from his native Britain, and brings a wealth of experience from 12 years of ordained ministry in the Church of England. His last post before coming to Fremont was Diocesan Missioner in the Diocese of Durham. He believes that growth and evangelism are the most important tasks of the Christian Church. He says, "The Christian Church is only one generation away from dying. As Episcopalians we have often found it difficult and against our instincts to share our faith with those who do not yet know Christ. Yet, the consequences if we do not are serious.

"At St John's we try to provide an environment where people can have an authentic experience of the risen Lord. This includes thoughtful but faithful teaching from the Scriptures and worship which is focused on the life, death and resurrection of Christ. The Gospel is holistic. We therefore try to show God's love in every aspect of human life - spiritually, socially and physically."

Since arriving on this side of 'the Pond' Duncan has developed a love for American sports, particularly a misguided and frustrating passion for the Chicago Cubs. He enjoys film, contemporary music, politics and current affairs.

Duncan is married to Cindy and they have four sons in Fremont Public Schools. 

"I hope that if you are in the Fremont area on a Sunday morning you will join us to worship the risen Christ. We trust you will experience His love and joy with and in us."

Deacon Thom McPherson was ordained to the diaconate in 1994.  He served a 3 different churches in his eleven years as a deacon in the Diocese of Georgia.  Deacon Thom and his wife Carolyn moved to Fremont in October 2005. In the spring of 2006 he was assigned to St. John's by the Bishop of Western Michigan to serve as deacon.  Before being ordained, Deacon Thom served in the United States Navy and retired as a Commander in the Supply Corps. He has  BS from MIchigan State and an MS from Central Michigan.  He has served as a chaplain with Hospice and as a hospital chaplain. He completed a course in Clinical Pastoral Education for hospital ministry. He is a mentor for Education for Ministry (EFM), a four-year course on Christianity offered by the University of the South, Suwanee.  Deacon Thom is also a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a lay order of Episcopal men devoted to prayer, service and evangelism.  Thom and Carolyn have been active in the Cursillo movement since 1977.  At. his last church, Deacon Thom's focus was on long-range planning and the growth of the church in the community,culminating in the construction of a new worship space for the historic Christ Church, St. Mary's, GA.  At St. John's he served as Chairman of the Building Committee  for construction of the new Mission Center and renovation of the church.  Thom & Carolyn have two grown children, Tim and Robb.  Tim and wife Jodi live in Delaware with their two children, Cameron and Amanda.  Robb lives at home.  Carolyn has established a chapter of the Daughters of the King and is President of the DOK for the Diocese.  Thom & Carolyn are active at their home in Pine Island Florida during the winter..