The Rev. Dr. Tom Simmons
Rector
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Tom grew up in Fairfax, Virginia, and lives in Purcellville, where he has served as Rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church since 2002. A priest since 1998, Tom earned the M.Div. from Westminster Seminary and the M.A. in Christian Education from Virginia Seminary. He was awarded the D.Min. in preaching from Gordon-Conwell Seminary, where he studied under legendary preacher, Haddon Robinson.
Tom is active in the community as Chaplain for the Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad and on the Board of INOVA Loudoun Hospital. He also serves as Secretary on the Board of Coaching Mission International, a non-profit dedicated to providing coaching services for front-line missionaries. From his doctoral work, Tom also serves as The Sermon Coach to clergy colleagues, helping them develop their skills and passion for preparing and delivering sermons.
Before giving his life to the Church, Tom served as a machine gunner in the Army and a Capitol Hill staffer in the House and Senate. Tom loves woodworking, learning, playing strategy games, shooting, preaching, and delights in seeing people's lives change for the better.
His personal mission is: Empower the church to change the world. He seeks to do that by lifting up Jesus Christ among the people of St. Pete’s, above all counterfeit gods, so that they can receive what he has promised and be equipped to give it to others “to the ends of the earth.”
He is dad to George, Henry, Posey, Mary Virginia, and Sarah Jane.
Mr. Andrew McGinley
Director of Music
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Andrew McGinley has worked off and on musically with the St. Peter's ministry team since 2006, and he has served as St. Peter's music director since 2017.
His musical background includes Classical, Jazz, Folk, Blues, and Bluegrass. His instruments include Trumpet, Piano, Guitar, Mandolin, Recorder, Voice, and Upright and Electric Bass.
His musical styles include choral conducting, brass quintet, horn section, bluegrass groups, and jazz bands. He has performed at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore, and Wolf Trap with The City Choir of Washington and the Washington Chorus. He has worked with the Loudoun Chorale and a variety of bluegrass ensembles.
He graduated from Hiram College, Vanderbilt University, the School of Theology at the University of the South, and Shenandoah University. He has studied Religion, Economics, Music, and Theology. He teaches music K-12, he is a board-certified music therapist, and he has worked in various church ministry efforts over the years.
He lives in Loudoun County with his family, where they enjoy traveling, various musical endeavors, the outdoors, and classic British cars.
Andrew’s philosophy is that anyone can learn to sing, and each of us is called to love and serve the Lord. He would love to hear from you if you are interested in sharing your musical gifts with the St Peters music community.
Mrs. Kathleen Voss
Director of Children's Ministries
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Kathleen Voss has been at St. Peter’s as the Director of Children’s Ministry since 2012. While at St. Peter’s, she has continued to grow the Sunday School program for both elementary and middle school-aged students. Her team offers a comprehensive Children’s Chapel opportunity for elementary students during the school year and an exciting VBS program over the summer. In addition to educational programs, the Ministry also hosts a festive Christmas Pageant and Easter Egg hunt each year!
Ms. Meredith Rugen
Youth Minister
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Hello, I am Meredith Rugen. I have been a part of the St. Peter's congregation for a few years on and off. Since graduating in May 2023, with my Early Childhood Education and Special Education major, I have joined the St Peter's team working with our youth group. I am excited to see the youth grow and thrive.
Ms. Paula Simpson
Parish & Finance Administrator
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Paula is our Parish Administrator - She was born and raised in Conklin, NY, and spent five years living abroad in England during her adolescent years. She graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a BS in accounting and spent many years in various managerial positions in corporate tax departments. To quote her husband, she is now “a recovering CPA.” She moved to Virginia in 1990 and eventually landed in Lovettsville with her husband and their three boys in 2004. She's a member of St. Peter’s and has been attending regularly since 2012. Additionally, she's a member of a Monday night small group bible study and heads up the missions committee at the church.
She's happy to be here and finds it a refreshing break from the challenges of tax preparation. "I'm so pleased everyone has been very patient with me."
Mrs. Amanda Bowers
Assistant Parish Administrator
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Amanda grew up in Fauquier County and moved to Purcellville after graduating from Fauquier Highschool. Amanda lived in Purcellville for 30 years before moving to Lovettsville. She has three girls whom she considers one of her greatest accomplishments and five grandchildren whom she adores. Amanda has been an active volunteer with the Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad, for 35 years and a member of the Lovettsville Game Protective Association for almost 10 years.
Mr. John Perleoni
Sexton
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I was born and raised in East Hartford Ct. as the middle child of 5 kids of a working-class family. Graduated East Catholic High School ‘76, Saint Michaels College, BA ‘80, Embry Riddle University, MAS ‘96.
While at St Michaels, joined ROTC and, after graduation, entered the Air Force ‘81’ and entered pilot training graduating in April ‘82. Flew as a pilot in the Air Force for 20 years. Retiring in ‘01’ attaining the rank of Lt Col. Hired in ‘01 by American Airlines and flew numerous airplanes until retiring in Mar ‘20.
I’ve been to churches around the world (mostly Catholic). Started coming to St. Peter's with my wife Cyndy (just celebrated 37 yrs) and liked what I heard from Fr. Tom and what I saw from the Parishioners and the St Peter's community.
I helped Fr Tom build doors for the church, and he asked if I could fill in as Sextant for a while as they needed someone. I have always tried in various ways to help folks and give back. Now with quite a bit of free time on my hands, it seemed a logical next step to take on the role of Sextant…..for a while.
Mr. Dan LePre
Custodian
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I was born to Alfred and Mary LaPre in July 1961 as the third of four children. I have two older brothers and a younger sister.
My childhood was spent in the small town of Killingly, Connecticut (CT). Killingly is located in the northeastern section of CT and is about the only rural area between Boston and New York City. We were Boston-oriented rather than New York City or New England oriented. It molded our tendencies in television, radio, literature, architectural tastes, home designs, colleges, food, and sports. Just about everything.
Mr. Tom Coate
Webmaster
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Vestry 2021-2022
The vestry (lay leadership of the parish) is elected each May to serve three-year terms. The Treasurer and Register may be vestry members but are not required to be. The vestry, together with the rector, provides leadership of our ministries. Contact information for individual vestry members is available in Realm.
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Vestry Members |
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| Role | Name | Term Ends | |
| Sr. Warden | Jen Casey | 2025 |  |
| Jr. Warden | Rob Smith | 2025 |  |
| Register | Deana Czaban | 2026 |  |
| Member | Robert Macher | 2024 |  |
| Member | Pepper Darlington | 2024 |  |
| Member | Chris Lynn | 2026 | |
St. Peter's Ministry Organization
St. Peter's ministries are organized as shown:
