About Us

“A Compassionate Community that is Making a Difference”

Staff

The Rev. Arianne Rice

The Rev. Arianne Rice

Former Rector (4/14/2024)

Arianne led and served with the people of Good Shepherd since 2011. She is a passionate preacher, teacher and engages with people around questions of purpose and faith. Arianne is a Certified Daring Way Facilitator™ in the work of Brené Brown on courage and vulnerability and leads workshops throughout the area. Prior to moving to Baltimore she served as the Associate Rector at St. Philip’s in Durham, NC and received her Masters of Divinity at General Seminary in New York. Before becoming ordained Arianne worked in advertising and marketing in online media.

The Rev. Julia Fritts

The Rev. Julia Fritts

Associate Rector

The Rev. Julia Fritts was ordained to the priesthood in 2009, after earning her Master of Divinity degree at The General Theological Seminary in New York City. She has led churches in Stamford and East Windsor, Connecticut; Sweet Home and Corvallis, Oregon; Darlington, Maryland; and has recently concluded serving as Rector of St. Mark’s on the Hill in Pikesville, Maryland. She has a passion for the revitalization of Christian community, spiritual growth, and beautiful, transformational worship, sharing in Christ’s great welcome and love for all!

Kim Chalmers

Kim Chalmers

Finance Manager

Kim has been with Good Shepherd since 2010. Her position has grown from responsibilities for budget and finance to include stewardship, annual giving, and overseeing the Good Shepherd campus and building. She has also worked as Finance Manager for our Day School so she knows everything about our community! A native Australian, her husband is a tennis pro.

Kait Lengyel

Kait Lengyel

Parish Administrator

Kait moved to Baltimore in 2017 as an Episcopal Service Corps Member. Her worksite at the Cathedral of the Incarnation hired her on and then promoted her to the Director of Ministry Support. She grew up in Rhode Island and studied Digital Music and Anthropology at Roger Williams University. Kait has a passion for sharing the mission and ministries of church communities through the use and support of technology, communications and design.

Ann Marie Sears

Ann Marie Sears

Nursery Caregiver

Ann staffs our nursery during our 10 am service. Ann Marie has been a teacher at the Good Shepherd School for the last four years and she’s excited to be joining us on Sunday mornings!

Robert Woodard

Robert Woodard

Sunday Sexton

Robert is often the first face you will see to welcome you on a Sunday morning and coordinates our Sunday activities and weekday receptions.

Vestry Leadership

Marge Rodgers

Sr. Warden

The senior warden works with the rector on many long and short term ministry projects. The senior warden is appointed by the rector, approved by the vestry and generally serves a term of three years.

Building & Grounds Committee**

Jr. Warden

The junior warden works with the rector and the Building and Grounds committee on building and maintenance issues. The junior warden is appointed by the rector, approved by the vestry and generally serves a term of three years.

**The Building & Grounds Committee is currently made up of Kim Chalmers, Harry Andrews, Bill Baker, Ed MacVaugh, Marge Rodgers, and Sarah Lemon.

The Vestry

The vestry is the “board” of the church and works with the rector to engage the congregation in leadership ministry. The vestry is responsible for the annual operating budget and partnering with committees in all areas of congregational life. Members of the vestry are elected every year at the Annual Meeting (May) and generally serve three years.

Adam Ariosa (2025)
Grace Belkot (2025)
Dorsey Campbell (2027)
Cynthia Fraser, Registrar (2024)
Kirsten Lavin (2026)
Mark McGrath (2027)
Gene Ostendorf (2027)
Cheryl Seal, Hospitality (2026)