The Rev. Donna Barr

Donna Barr was born and raised in Lexington, graduating from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in Elementary education. She and Garland, her husband of 40 years, have three children, Emily and husband Daniel, Andy and Peter.

Through the years, she has taught kindergarten and first grade, gymnastics, swimming, diving and synchronized swimming; worked as a counselor and in pastoral care.

Ordained to the Diaconate in 1994, she has served as Deacon at Christ Church Cathedral and the Church of the Apostles, as Chaplain to St. Agnes House and as Hospital Chaplain for the Diocese 12 years. Her ministries for the diocese include the Clown Ministry, Stephen Ministry, Pastoral Care Classes, Deacon School and the Commission on Ministry.

She enjoys reading, tennis, golf and music in her free time.

Our Rector

Fr. Alan Sutherland was born in Middlesbrough, England. He was ordained a Priest in 1981. After Assistant Rectorships in the Diocese of York and Atlanta, and an 8 year Rectorship in Arkansas, he came to Kentucky. He served  Emmanuel Winchester for 9 years before coming to St John’s in 2004.

Coaching soccer and working with young people is something Alan loves. He is a frequent leader for spiritual retreats in the Diocese. He has served in several capacities as Hospice Chaplain. Community outreach in the form of Repair Affair and the Ministerial Association are areas of focus as our Rector.

Fr. Sutherland and his wife Judi live on the river at Clifton and love Versailles and Woodford County.

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