Arriving in Los Angeles the summer of 2024, Tim comes to All Saints’ after serving as the rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Prior to his time at St. Luke’s, Tim was the Canon to the Ordinary for the Rt. Rev’d. V. Gene Robinson, the 9th Bishop of New Hampshire. In his thirty plus years of ordained ministry, Tim has served on a wide variety of diocesan bodies, including the Commission on Ministry, the Congregational Development Committee, and Diocesan Council. He also was a contributor and national faculty member for Fresh Start, a church-wide program designed to support clergy and congregations in transition.

Coming from an “un-churched” background, he is passionate about forming faith communities that are inclusive, multi-generational, curious, caring, joy-filled, and committed to “proclaiming” the Gospel with integrity and action beyond the church walls.

When not at church, he enjoys adventuring with his wife, Diane Rich (the recently-hired Head of School at St. James’ Episcopal School in Los Angeles) and their two dogs, Brinkley and Findley. Not to overlook their “two-legged children,” Diane and Tim also are the parents of four young adults, all living scattered around the country.

In quieter moments, he is an avid reader of fiction, particularly loving the works of Louise Penny, whose books feature the wisdom of Chief Inspector Gamache and the charm of Three Pines Village, where one can find a bench inscribed with the words, “Surprised by joy.”

Sabbath Day: Monday

Office Hours: by appointment

I look forward to hearing from you. My goal is to respond to email within 36 hours; however, it may take a bit longer over Sunday and Monday as I take a sabbath from technology on Mondays. If your message is time-sensitive, please contact my assistant Maren Tompkins through her listing on the staff page. Blessings.