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  St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
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Our Leaders -
​Serving Together to Share the Good News

Our congregation is led by a highly committed group of individuals, both laity and ordained clergy. It is our desire to lead in a way that affirms our baptismal covenant to serve Christ and respect the dignity of all God's children.

Our elected lay leaders are members of "The Vestry", similar to a Board of Directors. The vestry is the legal representative body of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church's mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances. ​Current Vestry: George Lynch, Senior Warden; Meredith Hardy, Junior Warden
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Serving alongside the vestry is the rector (lead priest), assisting clergy, and program and support staff. While the structure of the Episcopal Church is hierarchical, we strive to serve together as partners in ministry, valuing the contributions of all our members and leaders.
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The Rev. Andrew G. Butler III
Rector
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The Rev. Patricia Horkey
Associate Rector for Pastoral Care
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The Very Rev. Canon John E. Crean, Jr.
Assisting Priest

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The Rev. David Sims
Deacon
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Dr. Douglas Leightenheimer
Music Director & Organist
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Darlene Fletcher
Controller
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John Pick
Neighbors-4-Neighbors & Creation Care Program Director
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Debby Jansma
Parish Administrator
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Karina Patterson
Communications
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Veronica Aguayo
Housekeeping
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St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
47535 Hwy. 74
Palm Desert, CA 92260

760-346-2697
Contact Us
Worship Information
Sundays, 8 AM & 10 AM
   Eucharist Service, Sanctuary
Wednesdays, 10 AM
Healing Service, Sanctuary 
First Sunday of the Month, 5 PM
   12-Step Dinner w/Communion,
    Lee 1 Classroom
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LGBTQ+ Affirming
​St. Margaret's is welcoming 
and inclusive of all.

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Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge with respect the Cahuilla people as the Original Peoples of this land.
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  • Home
  • Worship/Music
    • Worship This Week
    • Worship Music & Choirs
    • St. Margaret's Friends of Music
  • Serve
    • Creation Care Ministry
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Outreach Ministries >
      • Evangelism
      • Neighbors-4-Neighbors
    • Pastoral Care
    • Peace & Justice Ministries >
      • Neighbors of the Cahuilla
  • Connect
    • Daughters of the King
    • LGBTQ+
    • Recovery/12-Step Groups
    • St. Margaret's Labyrinth
  • Learn
    • For Adults
    • For Children
  • Life Events
    • Baptism
    • Weddings
    • Funerals | Our Columbarium
    • The Peggy & Donald Cravens Pet Memorial Garden
    • Facility Rentals
    • Quinceaneras
  • About
    • Clergy & Staff
    • Upcoming Events
    • What We Believe
    • Membership | How to Join
    • Our History
    • Strategic Plan
    • Contact Us
  • Give
    • Annual Giving
    • Legacy Society/Endowment Fund