Clergy and Staff

The Rev. Miles R. Brandon, II, Rector

I am married to Ashley Brandon. Ashley serves as the Associate Director of Development at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Austin. Ashley is my best friend and partner in this adventure of planting and growing a (relatively) new and affirming Episcopal Church along Brushy Creek Road at the confluence of Cedar Park, Round Rock and Austin. In my own life, I have come to know God as a personal reality through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For me Jesus’ resurrection is a proclamation to all of creation that love is stronger than death, and I believe this is the hope of the world.

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The Rev. Demery Bader-Saye, Associate Rector

​I have loved being a member of St. Julian's since its very early days, and I feel deeply blessed to be stepping into the role of Associate Vicar (half-time). I am a graduate of Duke Divinity School (M.Div. '97), and I completed my Episcopal formation work in the Diocese of Bethlehem, PA in 2005. Before moving to Austin in 2009, I served in Pennsylvania as the sole pastor of a Congregational church (UCC), as the Assistant Pastor at Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church, and as the Missioner for Youth on the bishop's staff.

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The Rev. Kelly M. Koonce, Assisting Priest

Kelly is an assisting priest at St. Julian's, who primarily helps with occasional preaching, pastoral care and spiritual direction.. Kelly also is the Executive Director of "Life after Loss" a non-profit that provides grief recovery support groups, at no cost, in underserved communities. Kelly worships at St. Julian's with his wife Kimberly Koonce.

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Dr. Anthony D. Baker, Theologian in Residence

In addition to his role as Theologian in Residence at St. Julian’s where he oversees our Adult Spiritual Formation on Sunday mornings, Dr. Baker (Tony) is the Clinton S. Quinn Professor of Systematic Theology at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. Tony holds theology degrees from Olivet Nazarene University (M.A) and The University of Virginia (Ph.D.). He joined the Seminary of the Southwest faculty in 2004. He is the author of Leaving Emmaus: A New Departure in Christian Theology (Baylor University Press, 2021), Shakespeare, Theology, and the Unstaged God (Routledge, 2020), Diagonal Advance: Perfection in Christian Theology (SCM, 2011), and many other essays and articles. He is currently exploring the intersection of classical accounts of Christian holiness with current issues in ecology.

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Jennifer Cowles, Children's Minister

As Children's Minister, Jennifer leads Children's Chapel each Sunday at both of our services, coordinates our Nursery Ministry, directs our Sunday morning Christian Education program for children, and organizes our Vacation Bible School each summer. Jennifer also oversees our Safe-Guarding God's Children and People Ministry.

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Debbie Dodds, Worship Ministry Coordinator

As St. Julian’s Minister of Worship Coordinator, Debbie is responsible for creating the schedule for volunteers who serve on Sunday mornings and for preparing the slides for worship services. Debbie has a degree in speech communication and journalism/public relations from Texas A&M. She and her husband, Ross Perry, and their son Jason joined St. Julian’s in 2018 when they moved back to Texas after living for almost 20 years in North Carolina. If interested in learning more about or serving in one of our worship ministries (Reader, Chalice Bearer, Acolyte, Greeter, or Technology), please contact Debbie with the link below.

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Nick Litterski, Music Minister

​Nick Litterski brings a diverse musical background to music ministry at St. Julian’s. His first professional work was playing organ in the choir loft in his small hometown in southern WI. After high school Nick earned a BaMus from North Central College in Naperville, IL.

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Bea Smith, Social Media Minister

As St. Julian’s Social Media Minister, Bea curates an authentic expression of St. Julian's life on our social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram). She also creates original content to invite new people into our family of faith and foster meaningful connections. Beyond Bea's role on staff, she is a Nurse Practitioner serving our local community. Bea worships at St. Julian's with her husband, Jay, and their three children Ava, Elle and Caleb. If you have content to share or interest in supporting our work online, email Bea using the link below.

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Patricia Crawley, Wedding and Funeral Coordinator

Hi! My name is Patricia Crawley and I am married to my HS sweetheart, Brent. We have 3 grown adult “kids” all raised, baptized and one married in the Episcopal church, with two grand “Littles” all living on opposite sides of the US with us anchoring in the middle. Though our 3 are native Texans; Brent and I are from the beautiful Wasatch mountains in Utah. Texas is another world to us and at the same time, we fell in love with the welcoming warmth of St. Julian’s after our first visit about 5-6 years ago.

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Jack Ely, Building Coordinator

After a career in various aspects of producing artificial heart valves including research, design and executive management, Jack retired to play grandfather and golf in that order. He has been involved in St. Julian’s since its first service and has served in many capacities.

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