The Cathedral Welcomes The Rev. Liz Parker
The Rev. Liz Parker will join the Cathedral as a part-time interim associate during the last month of the leadership of the interim dean and first months of the leadership of the incoming dean. Liz will join with clergy colleagues in providing liturgical and pastoral continuity for our parish and will be a wonderful addition to the team.
Liz grew up in State College, Pennsylvania, a few blocks from The Pennsylvania State University campus. After graduating from PSU with a degree in theatre, Liz moved to Manhattan. During nearly a decade in the city she performed in Off-Off-Broadway venues, worked a variety of ‘make do’ jobs, and fell in love with the Episcopal Church. With time, Liz discerned a call to the priesthood.
While at Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, she met and married fellow seminarian Andy Parker. They served churches in Abilene, Amarillo, and Lake Jackson, and raised three sons: Will, Ben and Caleb. Her accomplished sons and their families are her greatest joys.
Liz, who was widowed in 2018, most recently served at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church here in Houston. She retired from full time ministry in 2021. Liz likes to read, play games, swim, travel, look at art and sometimes paints, collages, and assembles art herself.
Interim Dean Gary Jones reflected, “I have only just met Liz and have had the opportunity to speak with her briefly, but I almost feel as if I’ve known her for a very long time. She has that effect. Liz is a delightful presence, she loves to preach, and it is not hard to discern that her manner of pastoral care is both healing and joyful. I know the cathedral is going to feel deeply blessed to have Liz among us as priest and friend.”
Liz started at the Cathedral on Sunday July 16. Learn more about her at: https://www.cohousinghouston.com/lizparker.
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