The mission of the council is to strengthen the School of Theology community by:

  • Connecting with alumni in their diocese and nearby areas to offer support and share Sewanee updates.
  • Reaching out to current students to provide encouragement and assist in networking.
  • Informing parishes in their diocese about Sewanee and increasing support for the 1% for Theological Education Fund.
  • Welcoming alumni back to the Mountain for our annual Alumni Lectures & Homecoming and other on-campus events.
  • Making a personal gift to the School of Theology's annual fund and urging others to give.

The Council is made up of 12 members (3 classes of 4) serving 3 year terms which begin on July 1. Interested in joining? Speak with a Council member or contact the Rev. Casey Perkins, T'22 - Director of Alumni Relations.

Council Members

The Rev. Chris Bridges, T'18 | 2025

Priest, Epiphany Episcopal Church - Honolulu, HI

Diocese of Hawaii

The Rev. Lucas Crossland, C'18, T'23 | 2026

Curate, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - Fayetteville, NC

Diocese of East Carolina

The Rev. Gary Eichelberger, T'20 | 2027

Rector, St. Andrew's, Greenville, SC

Diocese of Upper South Carolina

The Rev. Ann Fraser, T'07 | 2025

Associate Rector, St. Mark's Episcopal Church - San Antonio, TX

Diocese of West Texas

The Rev. Shari Harrison, T'22 | 2026

Rector, Christ Episcopal Church - Albertville, AL

Diocese of Alabama

The Rev. Nate Huddleston, T'16 | 2027

Associate Rector, Christ Church, Georgetown

Diocese of Washington

The Rev. Claire Makins, C'01, T'17 | 2025

Vice Rector, Church of the Holy Spirit - Lake Forest, IL

Diocese of Chicago

The Rev. Dr. Nancee Martin, T'00, T'08 | 2025

Interim Rector, St. John’s Episcopal Church - Norman, Oklahoma

Diocese of Florida

The Rev. Suz Southern, T'23 | 2027

Rector, St. Paul's, Berlin, MD

Diocese of Easton

The Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin, T'15 | 2026

Rector, Historic Saint Luke's Episcopal Church - New Orleans, LA 
Diocese of Louisiana

The Rev. Peter Wong, T'12 | 2027

Rector, Trinity Church, Baton Rouge, LA

Diocese of Louisiana