The Rt. Rev. Dr. Glenda S. Curry
Bishop of the Diocese of Alabama
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Glenda S. Curry is the 12th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. She was consecrated as bishop coadjutor on June 27, 2020, and was recognized and invested as bishop diocesan on January 9, 2021, at the Cathedral Church of the Advent.
Prior to her election, Curry served as the rector of All Saints Episcopal Church, Birmingham. Following her ordination to the priesthood she served as the rector of Epiphany Episcopal Church in Leeds. Prior to her ordination, Curry served as the president of Troy State University in Montgomery. She received her M.Div from the University of the South, Sewanee, in 2002.
She serves as chaplain to Province IV Daughters of the King (DOK) and as Bishop liaison to Episcopal Church Cursillo Ministries.
Bishop Curry is married to Bill, and they enjoy traveling, hiking, and spending time with their seven grandchildren.
To schedule an appointment with Bishop Curry, please email Elizabeth Blake or call 205-358-9224.
The Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior
The Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior began serving in the Diocese of Alabama in January 2022. He served as diocesan bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota from 2010-20, and served as Assisting Bishop in the Diocese of Olympia from 2020-2021.
Bishop Prior makes visitations, works with individual parishes, and provides leadership development across the diocese. He is also guiding the process of planning for Camp McDowell’s future, and the search for its next executive director. He is married to Staci, and together they have two sons. One of their favorite pastimes is traveling across the states in their Sprinter van.
To schedule an appointment with Bishop Curry, please email Elizabeth Blake or call 205-358-9224.
Our Staff
Phyllis Benington
Phyllis Benington
Receptionist
Elizabeth Blake
Elizabeth Blake
Executive Assistant to Bishop Curry
Breanna Carter
Breanna Carter
Missioner for Racial Healing and Pilgrimage
Claire Cotten
Claire Cotten
Director of Mission Funding
The Rev. Geoff Evans
The Rev. Geoff Evans
Canon to the Ordinary
Nana Afia Tenkoramaa
Nana Afia Tenkoramaa
Director of Communications
Liza Lee Horton
Liza Lee Horton
Assistant to the Canons & Database Manager
The Rev. Cameron Nations
The Rev. Cameron Nations
Canon for Vocations and Community Engagement
The Rev. Dr. Catherine Collier
The Rev. Dr. Catherine Collier
Special Assistant to the Bishop
Jen Manning
Jen Manning
Missioner for Youth, Campus, & Young Adult Ministries
Dara Miller
Dara Miller
Director of Finance and Administration
Makenzie Oeder
Makenzie Oeder
Assistant Director of Mission Funding and Human Resources
The Rev. Derrick Hill
The Rev. Derrick Hill
Executive Director & CEO - Camp McDowell
Kana Goldsmith
Kana Goldsmith
Executive Director of Sawyerville
Carrie Dennis
Carrie Dennis
Assistant Director of Sawyerville
The Venerable Catherine Schiesz
The Venerable Catherine Schiesz
Archdeacon
Anne Tippett
Anne Tippett
Special Assistant to the Canon of the Ordinary
Dasha Maye
Dasha Maye
Financial Assistant to the Director of Finance and Administration