Staff
The Rev. Jose Poch has been the Rector of St. David’s since 1991. He was ordained a priest in 1983 after responding to God’s call on his life. He earned his M.T. from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Under the leadership of Fr. Jose St. David’s has grown not only in the number of members but in depth of faith and is continuing to grow. His wife, Maly, is very involved in different ministries at the church including overseeing the Homeless Ministry. Fr. Jose and Maly have been married since 1976 and have two daughters, Otmara and Jaclyn, and three granddaughters.
Fr. Charles Myers is the assistant priest at St. David's. He oversees outreach, the website, and assists in teaching, liturgy, and pastoral care. Fr. Charles grew up in the small southern town of Palatka in northeast Florida. He earned a B.A. in Religious Studies from Stetson University in DeLand, FL, and a M.Div at Northern Seminary outside of Chicago, IL where he specialized in Worship, Spirituality, and Urban Ministry. Fr Charles lives in Pasadena and also works at the Door of Hope - a transitional home for homeless families. His passion is to see St. David's become a truly missional church.
Darlene is the Worship Leader at St. David's. She has served in music ministry for over 15 years, garnering an appreciation for the diversity of Christian worship. Visiting St. David's in February of 2009, she fell in love with the God-centered worship, and joined the church staff in March '09. Darlene is ordained through Holy Ghost Jubilee International Ministries, a ministry that has at its heart the equipping of church leadership, as well as the building of bridges between cultures and denominations for the glory of God. She graduated from Vanguard University with a B.A., and has been in pursuit of a M.Div. at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Stephen Rometti is the assistant worship leader at St David's. He grew up in rural Northern Michigan where he first learned to play piano and viola. He continued his musical studies at Michigan State University earning a bachelor's degree in viola performance in 1996. Stephen gave his life to Christ in 1997 and sensed God calling him to ministry. In 2007, he enrolled for classes at Fuller Theological Seminary and made the big move from Michigan to California. Through his studies and relationships at Fuller, he has been both surprised and extremely grateful to find a theological and spiritual home in the Anglican tradition. He is excited to be at St. David's. Stephen currently resides in Pasadena with his wife, Lisa, and their five year-old son, Josiah.
The Rev. Steve Kennedy served as an intern at St. David’s from the summer of 2004 through March 2005 while completing his Master’s of Divinity (M. Div) degree at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. Fr. Steve graduated with his degree in 2005. He has served as St. David’s Small Groups Coordinator since 2005. Fr. Steve was ordained to the Priesthood on July 31, 2009.
Janet Palmer has worked at St. David’s Church since 1985. She began as the secretary and over time took on more responsibility serving now as our Administrator and Treasurer. She is also involved in other ministries, including Women of Light and House Church.
Barbara Thomas is Director of our Children’s Ministry programs at St. David’s Church and is responsible for the Sunday School Program and Vacation Bible School (VBS). Since 1998, when Barbara first started in this capacity, we have seen the ministry grow to become a vibrant part of our church life and seen the children increase in their love of God. She and her husband Ken have been married since 1966 and have two adult children and three grandchildren.
Barbara and Azalea Morales have been attending St. David’s for over ten years. Barbara and Azalea, as a Grandma-Granddaughter team, recently took charge of our nursery ministry. They both have a heart and passion for our little ones and have been involved at St. David’s in a variety way. Barbara, who we with great love and respect call "Grandma," has faithfully supported the youth and our AIDS Lunch at the USC Los Angeles County hospital. Azalea is a part of St. David’s youth group, and she attends Hart High School. She likes shopping and hanging out with Grandma, and Barbara likes hanging out with Azalea and their cats.