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 Walker Adams, T'18 - Acting Associate Dean of Admissions & Advancement.

Council Members

The Rev. Molly Payne-Hardin, T'17 | 2028

Rector, Trinity Episcopal Church - Watertown, NY

Diocese of Central New York

The Rev. Ed Smith, T'25 | 2028

Associate Rector, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church - Nashville, TN

Diocese of North Carolina

The Rev. Marie Smith, T'21 | 2028

Associate Rector, St. Philip's Episcopal Church - Jackson, MS

Diocese of Mississippi

The Rev. Noah Stansbury, T'20 | 2028

Campus Missioner - University of Texas at Austin, Episcopal Diocese of Texas

Diocese of Texas

The Rev. Gary Eichelberger, T'20 | 2027

Rector, St. Andrew's, Greenville, SC

Diocese of Upper South Carolina

The Rev. Nate Huddleston, T'16 | 2027

Associate Rector, Christ Church, Georgetown

Diocese of Washington

The Rev. Suz Southern, T'23 | 2027

Rector, St. Paul's, Berlin, MD

Diocese of Easton

The Rev. Peter Wong, T'12 | 2027

Rector, Trinity Church, Baton Rouge, LA

Diocese of Louisiana

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

Rector, Episcopal Church of Our Saviour - Rock Hill, SC

Diocese of Upper South Carolina

The Rev. Shari Harrison, T'22 | 2026

Rector, Christ Episcopal Church - Albertville, AL

Diocese of Alabama

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

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