Staff
The Rev. Joslyn Ogden Schaefer
Rector Joslyn began serving as the 22nd rector of Grace Church in February 2017. Prior to that she was the Associate Rector at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Charlotte, NC. She has degrees from Davidson College, Episcopal Divinity School, and the University of Edinburgh. As a priest, she loves crafting sermons, teaching all kinds of classes, and the challenge of faithful organizational development. Her husband, Brian Schaefer, practices law with a specialty in Elder Law. They have two young children, and therefore very limited time when it comes to hobbies! The Rev. Carter Smith
Deacon Deacon Carter is a lifelong Episcopalian. Born in Washington DC, he was baptized in the National Cathedral. A pilot for over 50 years, his flying career included serving as an Army pilot in Vietnam and 29 years as a Captain for Continental Airlines. After retiring as a corporate jet instructor in the fall of 2021, Carter and his wife, Chris moved to Waynesville as permanent residents of this wonderful community. They have two adult sons living in the Carolinas. Ordained in 2009, Carter’s passion in ministry is for pastoral care and preaching the Gospel. He enjoys travel, fly fishing, restoring his 1967 Triumph TR4 sports car, and enjoying his four-legged Doodle daughters, Stella and Riley. |
The Rev. Earle Pratt
Priest Associate Earle holds a Master of Divinity from the Episcopal Theological School, Cambridge, MA and a Ph.D from the U. S. International University, San Diego, Ca. He has served as an organizational consultant to non-profit organizations and a psychotherapist in private practice. Earle was rector of Trinity-St. John's Church, Hewlett, L.I., New York for twenty-eight years. He is an avid golfer and delights in the varied challenges of ministry. He and his wife Valerie have enjoyed building a decorating their home in the glorious Smoky mountains! |
Sean Coughlin
Parish Administrator & Director of Music Admin e-mail | Music e-mail Originally from New York, Sean has a diverse music performance and teaching background. He received his undergraduate degree in music education from WV Wesleyan College with a focus in classical saxophone and obtained a master’s degree in music performance from Marshall University where he exclusively studied jazz. He has given private guitar and saxophone lessons for 25+ years and has taught in classrooms from elementary through collegiate. He lives in Waynesville with his wife Allison and two sons. |
Judy Dykes
Bookkeeper Judy began her career as a banker, owned a small business, and has worked part-time as a bookkeeper over the years. Her passion, however is volunteering. Judy is an ardent hiker and is closing in on the completion of the “100 Favorite Trails of the Smokies” which encompasses over 650 miles of trails. In her spare time she travels, reads, plays bridge, visits her two young granddaughters in upstate New York and attempts to play pickleball! |
Emma Thomas
Nursery Provider Emma is a student at Western Carolina University and a year away from receiving her undergraduate degree in social work and Latin American studies. Growing up alongside her mother who ran a church nursery in South Carolina, as an adult she was inspired to do something that reminded her of home. A strong passion for advocacy, counseling, and community building, she hopes to become a licensed clinical social worker and explore counseling as a profession. She is a flute player of 10 years and volunteer work enthusiast! |
Worship Times
Sunday 8:00am in person and live stream 9:15am Education Hour for all ages 10:30am in person Taizé Service - 1st Sundays @ 7:00 pm Wednesday 12:00 pm Eucharist + Healing Service |
Grace Church in the Mountains
394 N. Haywood Street, Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 • Phone: (828) 456-6029 Email: [email protected]
394 N. Haywood Street, Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 • Phone: (828) 456-6029 Email: [email protected]