parish Staff
The Rev. Dominique Peridans RECTOR
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Father Dominique Peridans was born in Washington, DC and raised in neighboring Maryland. After receiving his undergraduate degree in Psychology, Father Dominique spent 3 years with the L’Arche community (for adults with mental disabilities) in Brussels, Belgium, and then joined the Congregation of St. Jean, a French Roman Catholic monastic community, with whom he spent 14 years. While with them, he was ordained to the priesthood. In 2013, Father Dominique received a Master of Science in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University, Maryland, and was received as a priest in the Episcopal Church by The Right Reverend Eugene Sutton of Maryland. Of Belgian immigrant parents, Fr. Dominique is bilingual French-English. |
Mr. Collin Power Director of Music Ministry
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A multifaceted musician equally at home on the organ bench and the stage, Collin Power is an active organist, conductor, and singer in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas. He enjoys a rigorous performing and conducting schedule ranging from playing with the University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra and accompanying the D.C. based Lux Choir, to singing with such renowned groups as Opera Saratoga, and the Seagle Music Colony. A strong advocate for both early music and contemporary music, especially sacred works by living composers, Collin holds a deep belief in the pastoral role of music ministry to transform lives and bring people closer to God. He is an alumnus of the University of Maryland where he received his Bachelor’s and Master's degrees. Outside of his musical career, he enjoys obscure liturgical history, books about monks, long bike rides and big band music.
A multifaceted musician equally at home on the organ bench and the stage, Collin Power is an active organist, conductor, and singer in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas. He enjoys a rigorous performing and conducting schedule ranging from playing with the University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra and accompanying the D.C. based Lux Choir, to singing with such renowned groups as Opera Saratoga, and the Seagle Music Colony. A strong advocate for both early music and contemporary music, especially sacred works by living composers, Collin holds a deep belief in the pastoral role of music ministry to transform lives and bring people closer to God. He is an alumnus of the University of Maryland where he received his Bachelor’s and Master's degrees. Outside of his musical career, he enjoys obscure liturgical history, books about monks, long bike rides and big band music.
The Rev. Canon Stuart A. Kenworthy assisting priest
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The Reverend Canon Stuart A. Kenworthy is a retired priest of the Diocese of Washington, having served as rector of Christ Church, Georgetown for over twenty three years. Following that, he served as interim priest at three churches, including as Vicar of Washington National Cathedral.
During his time at Christ Church he also served thirteen years in the District of Columbia Army National Guard as a chaplain and deployed to Iraq in 2005-06. He is married to Frances Prescott and they have three grown children, Alison, Stuart, and Margaret Grace.
The Reverend Canon Stuart A. Kenworthy is a retired priest of the Diocese of Washington, having served as rector of Christ Church, Georgetown for over twenty three years. Following that, he served as interim priest at three churches, including as Vicar of Washington National Cathedral.
During his time at Christ Church he also served thirteen years in the District of Columbia Army National Guard as a chaplain and deployed to Iraq in 2005-06. He is married to Frances Prescott and they have three grown children, Alison, Stuart, and Margaret Grace.
The Rev. Doug kirby asSISTING PRIEST
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Father Doug Kirby was born in Kentucky and lived there until graduating college and commissioning as a Regular Army Field Artillery officer. Across 27 years of active duty, he served in a variety of command, staff, and leadership positions in the United States, Germany, The Republic of Korea, and three combat deployments to Iraq. He served his final assignments in Washington, DC, earning a Master’s degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College followed by assignments in the Pentagon. After retiring from the Army, Father Doug discerned a call to the priesthood. He earned his Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2021 and was ordained a priest that same year. When not at the parish, Father Doug is the Chief of Staff to two English Labrador Retrievers.
Father Doug Kirby was born in Kentucky and lived there until graduating college and commissioning as a Regular Army Field Artillery officer. Across 27 years of active duty, he served in a variety of command, staff, and leadership positions in the United States, Germany, The Republic of Korea, and three combat deployments to Iraq. He served his final assignments in Washington, DC, earning a Master’s degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College followed by assignments in the Pentagon. After retiring from the Army, Father Doug discerned a call to the priesthood. He earned his Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2021 and was ordained a priest that same year. When not at the parish, Father Doug is the Chief of Staff to two English Labrador Retrievers.
LAUREN MUNROE aDMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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Lauren Munroe was born in Washington state and grew up on the move. She is an alumna of Utah State University and Auburn University. During her time at Auburn, she met Kyle, her husband, who was in the process of discerning his call to ministry. They moved from Alabama with their young son, William, so that Kyle can complete his Master of Divinity at Virginia Theological Seminary. Lauren is very much looking forward to serving parishioners at Ascension and St. Agnes. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, read about Mount Everest, and work on anything crafty (particularly sewing, crochet, and cross-stitch). |
