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The Very Rev. Peter Browning
Rector

Peter joined St. Andrew’s as Vicar 2004, along with his wife, Melissa, and their two children Joshua and Noah. This is the third congregation he has served in the Diocese of Los Angeles, after St. James in South Pasadena and St. Timothy’s in Apple Valley. Peter is now Rector of St. Andrew's.

Brooke Pauley
Ministry Intern

Brooke Pauley has joined St. Andrew's as part of her Diocesan Discernment Year as she considers her vocation and calling to the priesthood. She will be with us until May 2026. Brooke finished her undergraduate studies in theology at Sarah Lawrence College in May 2021 and was also deeply shaped by studies abroad at Oxford University in liturgy, the theory and methodology of interpretation of biblical texts, and the psychology of religion. We are delighted to have her with us. She brings deep knowledge and skills.

Tammy Smecker-Hane
Sunday School Coordinator

Tammy is a long-time member of Saint Andrew’s Church, Her children grew up as part of the Saint Andrew’s family and attended Sunday School. Tammy is a retired college professor. She treasures the opportunity to teach your children and help them grow and thrive as members of our faith community.

Hank Caprini
Youth Director

Hank has been coming to St. Andrews since he was a child and was involved in Sunday school and youth group. He attended UC Santa Cruz as a Psychology major and, after graduating, is happy to once again regularly attend services at St. Andrews.  He is eager to use skills he learned as a counselor and staff member at Camp Stevens to serve the church as a youth group leader.

Kim Jensen
Office Administrator

Kim’s background includes working as a legal secretary and as a senior executive assistant. In her free time, Kim enjoys handmaking soaps and bath bombs, biking with her husband, spending time with her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and taking care of her seven chickens.

 

Office Hours
In-office: Monday & Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
Remote: Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm

Steven Van Wye
Choir Director

Steven Van Wye has served in church music across Southern California, including St. Luke’s Long Beach, The Immaculata in San Diego, and Newport Harbor Lutheran. He loves building welcoming choirs, choosing music that helps people pray, and creating liturgies that bring the whole community together. Steven is a teacher and composer, and holds a Ph.D. in Music from UCLA. He looks forward to making music with the people of St. Andrew’s.


 

 

Pastoral Care

If you need pastoral care, please contact 
the church office at (949) 559-4699 or email office@standrewsirvine.org.

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