Our Ministers

At All Saints', we have many ministers, because our ministers are our members. We firmly believe that all Christians are called "to represent Christ and his Church; to bear witness to him wherever they may be; and, according to the gifts given them, to carry on Christ's work of reconciliation in the world." (Book of Common Prayer, p. 855) And we invite you to minister with us, as well!

Our Rector (Pastor)
The Reverend Timothy Burger is a native southerner and was educated at the University of Georgia where he received his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Philosophy in 2002. He then attended The General Theological Seminary in New York City to receive a Master of Divinity degree in 2005; and was ordained in the Diocese of Atlanta that same year. Prior to arriving at All Saints', he served parishes in New York, Philadelphia and Rhode Island.

Tim lives in Glen Rock with his partner, Greg Lisby (also an Episcopal priest), their two daughters Leah and Miriam, and their two lovable dogs.

All Saints' Vestry is our leadership board, comprised of our Rector and eleven elected members of the congregation. In addition to handling the business and financial affairs of the church, the main ministry and focus of All Saints' Vestry is to provide spiritual leadership and vision for All Saints'. Our Vestry meets on the third Tuesday evening of each month (except August) at 7:00 p.m in the Parish Hall, and we warmly welcome visitors! Our Vestry members welcome your comments, ideas, and suggestions.

Member Profiles (and term expiration date)

Sue Morgan Senior Warden (2014)
Sue became a Vestry member this year and has provided a strong spiritual presence.  Her Ministry areas of oversight are Communications, Fellowship, Barrier-free Ministries, Youth Spiritual Formation, and Adult Spiritual Formation.  Sue lives in Ridgewood with her husband Jim.

Annemarie Tarleton Junior Warden / Outreach (2013)
Annemarie is Junior Warden and the liaison for All Saints' Outreach Ministry. She is currently co-chair with Elaine Howe. The ministry actively supports the men's shelter and food pantry of St. Paul's Church in Paterson as well as North Porch and many other causes.. Annemarie and her husband Al live in Glen Rock with their children Morgan, Conor, Dylan and Jaci.

Brian Combs (2013)
Brian is the chairperson for our Stewardship Ministry Team, which helps to connect our parishioners’ gifts of time, talent, and treasure with our many ministries. Brian is helping All Saints’ to move beyond the concept of stewardship simply being about money; instead, he is helping us to focus on stewardship as a means of spirituality and a way of life.Brian lives in Bloomingdale with wife Sara and their sons Brendan and Andrew.
                                                                                                                      
Gilda DiMargo (2012)
Gilda is the Vestry liaison for All Saints’ Fellowship Ministry. She is tasked with helping the Vestry to coordinate the many social events and happenings the All Saints’ congregation loves and enjoys.  This congregation loves to feed itself while feeding our souls.  Gilda and her husband Dave live in Glen Rock.

John Sullivan (2010)
John oversees our Barrier-Free Ministries.  He is exploring ways in which All Saints’ can break down physical and mental barriers.  As we build an elevator in the church, this will allow all people to join us and enjoy our many ministries. John and his wife Jane live in Wyckoff.

Elieen Wagner (2014)
Eileen has been a member of the church for four years and currently serves as All Saints’ Welcome Committee liaison. Her ministry is helping the Vestry to focus on everything from a newcomer’s perspective. She is also tasked with attracting new members and helping our numbers grow.  Eileen was the leader of our construction project which made the church accessible. Eileen resides in Ridgewood with her husband Ted.

Karen Mitchell (2014)
Karen is the vestry liaison for Pastoral Care. Karen A. Mitchell has been a member of All Saints' Church for 32 years. She is a retired Glen Rock Educator having taught elementary school for 26 years. She was Vice President of the Glen Rock Education Association before retiring. Karen is a volunteer at Valley Hospital, a volunteer at the Glen Rock Historical Society, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, honorary society for women educators, a member of the Glen Rock Municipal Drug and Alliance Board and a member of the Hotsie Totsie Red Hat Society in Glen Rock.
She is an Eucharistic Minister at All Saints, and an Eucharistic visitor as well as a member of the Outreach committee. She has been married to Bill for 37 years and has three sons and three grandchildren.

Julie Weber (2014)
The Children and Youth ministry is led by Julie Weber. Julie is responsible for program oversight, curriculum selection and implementation, and volunteer coordination, helping to make the teaching we offer our students lively, interactive, and focused on the Holy Scriptures.  As the mother of two daughters in the programs, Julie brings excitement and hands-on experience to this position.  She lives with husband Jeff and daughters Abagail and Katie in Glen Rock.

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Beth Polo is All Saints’ Interim Director of Youth and Family Ministries.  Beth is responsible for program oversight, curriculum selection and implementation, and volunteer coordination, helping to make the teaching we offer our students lively, interactive, and focused on the Holy Scriptures.  She lives with her husband Ron in Glen Rock.

Garrett Grimes is our Director of Music Ministries and Interim Parish Administrator.  Gary brings a renewed focus to our music program and is expanding our offering to include the children in our congregation.  For the past 17 years, he has held positions as organist and choir director in Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and Episcopal churches.  He gained a great appreciation for many different Protestant traditions, and feels very fortunate to be able to draw from this varied experience as he continues his work in church music.  Gary attended The King’s College in Westchester County, NY where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and is his sixth year of teaching elementary vocal music in the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District.  Gary lives in Wallington with his two cats, Oscar and Mowsley. 

Mrs. Paulette Gilchrist is the Director and Head Teacher of All Saints' Church Pre-School since 1994; Assistant Director and Teacher since 1986.  A graduate of Hunter College and a licensed New Jersey teacher, Miss Paulette (as she is known around the school) manages, inspires, and directs a dedicated staff of over 16 teachers and teaching assistants (and still manages to keep a great sense of humor!).  She is responsible for the school curriculum and all its programs.  She and her husband, Andrew, are avid New Jersey Devils fans, and they live in Park Ridge.

Mrs. Gail Thorne is Assistant Director/Business Manager of All Saints' Church Pre-School.  A graduate of Boston Business School, Miss Gail (as she is known around school) manages the day-to-day business operations and human resources at our Preschool.  She has been working at the PreSchool since 1986.  Gail and her husband Louis live in Glen Rock.

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