clergy and staff
Clergy
Rev. Yoimel Gonzalez Hernandez
Rector
Contact Rev. Yoimel:
(202) 232-0900
Rev. Yoimel Gonzalez Hernandez began as our rector in April 2024.
Prior to that, he was Associate Rector at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.
He is originally from Cuba, where he studied theater and theology. He served in different leadership positions in the Presbyterian Church of Cuba and the Cuban ecumenical movement for more than 20 years before coming to the United States in 2016 and joining The Episcopal Church. He was ordained in the Diocese of Washington in 2019. Our parish was Yoimel’s first church home when he arrived in the U.S.
While serving at St. Alban’s, he was also dean of the diocese’s Latino Deacons School and collaborated with other diocesan initiatives. He has also been active in the wider church, serving as an alternate deputy at the 2022 General Convention of The Episcopal Church and as a deputy to the 2024 General Convention, as well as a delegate for The Episcopal Church to the 2022 Assembly of the World Council of Churches.
In addition to these activities, he has supported a variety of nonprofits in the D.C. region, particularly those that support Latino and LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. He is passionate about formation and collaborating in God’s kingdom while doing multicultural ministry.
Rev. Miriam Felipe
Deacon
Rev. Miriam is the mother of three girls and her sending parish was St. Matthew/San Mateo. At San Mateo, she served on many committees and coordinated some ministries. She did her internship in the Church of the Ascension (Gaithersburg). Her passion is to serve and proclaim the Gospel, as well as working with youth.
Rev. Mary Alcuin Kelly
Deacon
Rev. Mary A was a parishioner at St. Stephen's for many years before entering training as a deacon. She served at the Church of Ascension in Silver Spring and St John’s in Olney. At Ascension, she worked with men and women who were unhoused in Montgomery County. St. John’s provided her with the experience of a parish working to set up homes for newly arrived refugees.
Staff
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Mirelys Torres Domínguez
Parish´s Administrator and Godly Play Teacher
202-232-0900
Mirelys manages our office and works with the parish community and space users during the week, and teaches Godly Play for our children and families on Sundays.
She brings experience in customer service and administration, as well as recent training as a Nurse Assistant.
Michael Michaelis
Music Director for the Morning Service (English)
Michael Michaelis is an accomplished organist and choir director with over 30 years of experience in sacred music. Educated at the Eastman School of Music and Northwestern University, he has developed a rich expertise in organ performance and choral direction. Throughout his career, he has served various congregations, creating vibrant and meaningful worship experiences. Passionate about making worship music both appealing and accessible, he believes in the power of music to elevate the worship service and foster a deeper connection with God. With a vast repertoire spanning classical, contemporary, and gospel styles, he skillfully integrates traditional with fresh, engaging pieces.
Denize Stanton-Williams
Manager of Loaves and Fishes
Denize is a native Washingtonian who grew up on 17th and Euclid Streets, NW. She attended H.D. Cooke Elementary School, Lincoln Junior High and Woodrow Wilson High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from York College of Pennsylvania, two Master of Arts degrees, one from Notre Dame University of Maryland and the other from George Washington University. Currently, Denize is competing her doctoral degree at Morgan State University in leadership and administration.
Denize has been responsible for the weekend and holiday operations of the Loaves and Fishes Program since 2013.
