Clergy & Staff
Dana Blackman, Director of Christian Formation
Dana joined the church staff in May 2021. She joined St. David's in 2014 when she and her family moved to Virginia. She is a member FORMA: The Network for Christian Formation for the Episcopal Church, is a co-chair of CE-Net (the Christian Education Network) for the Diocese of Southern Virginia and she holds a BA in Technical Theater from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dana and her husband have 2 daughters and several rescue pets. In her spare time, she enjoys paddleboarding, hiking and going on adventures with her family. | youth@stdavidsrva.org
Bonnie Barthurst, Director of Music
In April 2002, Bonnie began working with the music ministry at St. David's. She loves every style of music, from bluegrass to opera, which makes her well-suited to lead our choir. She attended VCU, majoring in music. In December 2011, she passed the CPC exam (medical coding). Her son, Ben, is a graphics design artist with Southern Graphics and works as a liaison for Philip Morris. Her daughter, Jen, is a pharmacist for CVS.
Connie Sylvester, Parish Administrator
Connie joined the St. David's staff as Parish Administrator in January 2020. A long-time member of Enon Church of God, she served as the church secretary there for 10 years. She is married to Rocky and they have a son, Trevor. Outside of church, Connie enjoys listening to all kinds of music, classic cars and gardening. Her family loves animals and have rescued several kitties who now call the Sylvester house their home. |
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Rector
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Ryan Blackman
Sr. Warden & Finance
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Joannie Smithson
Jr. Warden & Outreach
​Candy Banks
Fellowship
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Daughters of the King - Travis Kennedy
Pastoral Care​
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Rob Feild
Stewardship​
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Courtney Mason
Parish Life
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​​Chris Onyeso
Worship
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​Glenn Ungerer
Buildings and Grounds
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Jane Brock
Disbursements Treasurer
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Amie Seay
Receipts Treasurer
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Jeff Bimmer
Register
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