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Joani Peacock

Joani Peacock

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Parish Liturgist and Episcopal Priest. Provocative preacher, creative teacher, and empathic pastor. Passionate about creative design of spirited worship. A collaborator who delights in working with gifted staff, parishioners, volunteers, and visitors. Deeply committed to the ministry of spiritual formation for seekers in all stages of life. Creating community, building relationships, and loving our neighbors are core components of my ministry. Veteran of five diverse congregations in the Diocese of Virginia. Storyteller, blogger, and mental health advocate. Bibliophile and volunteer at the Library of Congress.

Work History

Associate for Worship

Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Alexandria, VA
01.2014 - Current

As part of creative team, design Sunday worship, seasonal services & celebrations. Unique liturgies include: Pentecost & Pride, Blessing of the Bicycles, Celebration of Creation, and Mission Possible Sunday.


Create opportunities for faith stretching Adult Spiritual Formation. Programs include Paperback Spirituality, Popcorn Theology, and Rabbi by Appointment.


Editor-in-Chief of parish blog. Crowd source content from parishioners, staff, and guests. Host special series and seasonal devotionals: The Artist Within, Who Do You Say That I Am, and Jesus at the Movies. (emmanuelvoices.org)

Priest Associate

All Saints, Sharon Chapel
Alexandriia, VA
01.2005 - 08.2014

Coordinated Sunday forums. Celebrated & preached. Supplied for rector's absences. Priest in Charge during rector's sabbatical.

Circulation & Collection Development Assistant

Virginia Theological Seminary
Alexandria, VA
01.2007 - 01.2014

Assisted patrons with scholarly research, and Head Librarian in building collection by scouring academic journals, university catalogs, and book reviews.

Interim Associate

St. George's Episcopal Church
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2004 - 06.2005

Assisted Interim's ministry as preacher, teacher, and pastor.

Rector

Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Dunn Loring, VA
06.2001 - 11.2003

Preacher, teacher, pastor, and administrator of program sized parish. Supervised staff. Convened vestry meetings. Liaison to neighborhood and community organizations.

Associate Rector

St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Alexandria, VA
06.1994 - 06.2001

Director of Christian Education for all ages. Developed home grown curriculum for Sunday School, Youth Group, and Adult Forums. Shared all pulpit and pastoral duties with rector for Sunday worship, baptisms, weddings, and funerals.

Education

M.Div. - Theology

Virginia Theological Seminary
Alexandria, VA
05.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Theology, Psychology

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.1991

Skills

  • Preacher, Teacher, Pastor
  • Parish Liturgist
  • Creative Writer
  • Compassionate Care
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Team Builder
  • Volunteer Recruiter
  • Techie Wizard: Wordpress, Constant Contact, Canva, Social Media

Extra Curriculars

Story District

Multiple performances on the Story District stage in Washington, D.C.: Top Shelf, NPR Invisibilia, Worst Job Ever & Second Tuesdays.


Library of Congress

Docent at the Jefferson Building, providing tours to the largest library in the world.


United Community Ministries

Volunteer at neighborhood organization providing food, rent assistance, medical care, and clothing.


Ten Thousand Villages

Fair Trade volunteer sales associate.




Joani Peacock