The Rev. W. Frank Allen
Rector
The Rev. Frank Allen, his wife, Amy, and their three sons, Will, Rob, and Ben, came to St. David’s in 1997 to help encourage St. David’s in its mission to know God in Jesus Christ and to make Christ known.
Frank is a 1995 graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary and has been an ordained priest since 1996. He is currently serving as a member of the Executive Committee of the Church Foundation Board, a member of the Diocesan Finance and Property Committee and a member of the steering committee of the Gathering of Leaders.
Email Frank Allen | Phone x217
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Associate Rector
Tom is formerly the Rector at St. Mark's, Honeybrook, PA. After studying engineering
at Cornell, he worked in sales and product management for twelve years at Lincoln Electric, an industrial manufacturer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Answering the
call to ordained ministry, Tom studied at Virginia Theological Seminary, before his ordinations in 2004. Tom serves as the clergy responsible for Discipleship and Communications ministries.
Email Tom Pumphrey | Phone x218
The Rev. Dr. Alexander McCurdy
Associate Rector
Sandy worked as a parish priest and school chaplain (Episcopal Academy) before returning to graduate school in the late 1960's and training as a Jungian Analyst. He then practiced in Berlin, Rome, New York and Philadelphia, taught in several Jung Institutes and in the Department of Psychiatry at Jefferson Medical College. After retiring from this work in 2003, Sandy offers some of his time to St. David's for parish visitations and other priestly duties.
As he was heard to say recently, "Look here, or 'behold' if you prefer: psychology helps a lot of people, to be sure. But the only real cure for the soul is in the realization of the Gospel. What makes St. David's quite special is that the Rector, priests and people of St. David's get that, and profoundly so. I am honored to join in their mission."
Email Sandy McCurdy | Phone x302
The Rev. Dr. William Duffey
Associate Rector
In 1982 Bill answered the call to priesthood and entered New York City’s General Seminary to explore the possibility of ordination. His ministry has been served in the Diocese of Pennsylvania where he is a member of Diocesan Council, chair of the committee on clergy loans and grants, member of the Diocesan Finance and Property Committee, and the diocesan liturgy commission. He is also a member of the Episcopal Clergy Association of Pennsylvania and is former Dean of Merion.
In June, 2008 Bill celebrated his silver jubilee as a priest, retired as rector of a nearby Merion Deanery parish, and moved to the Quadrangle retirement community. Two months later Bill accepted an invitation from Frank Allen to come to St. David’s as part-time Associate Rector. His work at St. David's focuses primarily on issues relating to the Christian formation of children and youth, and includes helping with liturgical and preaching responsibilities. Last year Bill was one of the organizers of diocesan convention, and has recently been appointed chair of the Committee on Constitution and Canons.
Email Bill Duffy | Phone 610. 688.7947
The Rev. Matt Holcombe
Assistant Rector
Matt Holcombe joined St. David’s in July 2011, with his wife, Alicia, and their two children Allison (5) and Anderson (2). Matt graduated from General Theological Seminary in New York City in 2011 with his Master in Divinity. Prior to seminary Matt was the Vice President of Operations at Hotwire Communications, an East Coast telecommunications company located in Wynnewood, PA. He received his undergraduate degree from Shepherd University in West Virginia in 2002.
Matt has previously been involved in the ministry and missions of Trinity Gulph Mills in King of Prussia, Christ Church Broadway in New York City, and Church of the Intercession in Harlem. With St. David's he oversees Family Ministries and Outreach Ministries.
Email Matt Holcombe | Phone x220
The Rev. Hillary Raining
Associate Rector
Hillary comes to us from Trinity Episcopal Church in Bethlehem, PA. At St. David’s, she will be the Associate Rector overseeing Pastoral Care and Fellowship ministries.
During her time at Trinity, Hillary designed a three-year curriculum for youth Christian Education for preschool to high school and was active in the youth education and feeding ministries.
Hillary is a 2005 graduate of Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA with a BA in Religion and Psychology and a 2008 graduate of Yale Divinity School with a Masters in Divinity. In additional to her educational background, she is an accomplished musician playing piano, classical violin, Celtic fiddle and guitar.
Hillary and her family, husband Kenneth and daughter Delia, will be residing on campus in the Rectory.
Email Hillary Raining | Phone x216