2018 Convention Booklet

99th Annual Convention

Rev.Whitney Burton , St. John’s, Roanoke Because I have never served on the Disciplinary board before, I would bring a fresh voice and outlook to this board, likely serving with seasoned leaders. I am passionate about protecting those who need it most, and working toward ending violence to God's people and working toward Justice.

Rev. Kent Tarpley , Non-Parochial I love the Episcopal Church, and have been a lifelong member. I have been privileged to serve as a parish priest and rector of 4 parishes over a 32 year span. I also have a social work master's degree and experience in individual and family therapy. I have certificates in spiritual direction and in church development. Even though retired, I feel a responsibility to continue to serve God thru the Church and am serving Christ Church, Pulaski as their regular supply priest.

Disciplinary Board, Lay Member

David Bice , St John’s, Lynchburg As a member of the Episcopal church, I have served in a number of capacities; whether on Vestry, as a warden (senior and junior), mission outreach, kitchen cook or teaching middle school youth. I have practiced law for 33 years primarily in family law, as a mediator, litigator (trial attorney), and in the collaborative resolution process and have served on a number of panels with the Virginia Supreme Court to train members of the judiciary, write or revise legislation, and currently lecture to both attorneys in Virginia and nationwide. It is with this experience and insight that I may serve the diocese effectively in conflict resolution or otherwise.

Diocese of Southwestern Virginia

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