Staff
Clergy - Priest-in-Charge: Reverend Shelley Ryan
Rector.StLConifer@gmail.com
Reverend Shelley's tenure with St. Laurence began on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 and her first Celebration of the Holy Eucharist was Sunday, October 17, 2021. Rev. Shelley is planning to be at the church on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A celebration and welcome reception was held for Rev. Shelley, her 2 children, sister and husband Joe, following the service. A little background on Rev. Shelley:
The Rev. Shelley Ryan is the daughter of an Episcopal priest and a native Floridian. A graduate of The University of Central Florida, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2000, and a Master of Social Work degree in 2006. After graduation, Shelley worked as a Clinical Social Worker for Jewish Family Services of Winter Park, Florida.
In 2011, Shelley pursued her call to the priesthood and attended Asbury Theological Seminary in Oviedo, Florida. She completed her Anglican studies at The University of the South’s School of Theology in Sewanee, Tennessee, graduating with a Master of Divinity in 2015. She was ordained to the Diaconate in May 2015 and ordained to the Priesthood in December of 2015. She has served as Associate Rector for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Anchorage, Kentucky, and Rector of St. Martin in the Fields in Aurora, Colorado. Most recently Shelley has been working as a hospital chaplain for UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital.
Shelley and her husband Joe have been married for 31 years and they have two adult sons, both living in the Denver area. She enjoys traveling, camping, hiking, and gardening. She is also passionate about her volunteer work with prison ministry and Longhopes Donkey Shelter.
Office Admin - Part time Parish Administrator: Erika Glisson
stlconifer@gmail.com
Erika came to St. Laurence in May of 2018. She was born and raised in California and she and her family moved here after her husband’s job was transferred to Denver. She has always loved the mountains since spending her summers in Wyoming as a child. Since moving to Colorado, she and her family feel that living here is like “coming home to a place you’ve never been before" and that it's God's abundant Grace that led them here.
Erika brings nearly 30 years of church administration experience to St. Laurence. She and her husband Mike have been married for over 25 years and have 3 children together. She loves hiking, drinking good wine, photography, spending time with her kids and being able to experience God’s amazing creation in Colorado.
Office hours:
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm; Tuesday 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Music Minister - Jenny Lyons
Pianist - Lindy Grote
Webmaster - Julie Bellinghausen
Vestry
Senior Warden: Brenda Malottke
Junior Warden: Mark Bellinghausen
Judi Parker
Tim Krouse
Jane Gillies
Kelly Hatz (fulfilling Jesse McKean’s term)
Paul Gallagher
Dan Lincoln
Carolyn Kirk, Clerk
Bill Horger, Treasurer
If you need to get in touch with a Vestry member, please contact the church office at 303-838-2457. Please note Vestry meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month.
