Hello! My name is Mtr. Leah Turner. I was born in RI, but my earliest memories are of Nashotah House Seminary in WI. The liturgy and prayers, the chanting and incense molded me from a young age into the Anglo-Catholic Evangelical Charismatic I am today. My family moved often, living in RI, WI, OH, and FL. I was raised in the Episcopal Church, and from three years of age, I knew God was calling me into the priesthood. Throughout my childhood I served the church as an acolyte, lector, and Lay Eucharistic Minister. When I entered college, I began a twenty-year discernment process for orders. Throughout that time, I taught bible study, served as Senior Warden, Treasurer, and continued as a LEM.
I attended the University of Florida and graduated with a BA in Religion. In 2000, my husband, my two daughters and I returned to RI. I became involved in the movement to reform the Episcopal Church from within and was one of the founders of CERI – The Concerned Episcopalians of RI. I was a lay delegate to the Anglican Communion Network for New England, and began a RI chapter of the AAC (American Anglican Council.) In 2006, I attended General Assembly in OH as a volunteer for the AAC. During this time, it became evident that we could not reform the Episcopal Church from within. The church I attended, All Saints Episcopal in Attleboro MA, sought shelter in Rwanda under Arch Bishop Emanuel Kolini. This began our journey to where we are today, as a member of the Anglican Church in North America.
I was ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Thad Barnum in March of 2009, after reading for orders. Bishop William Murdoch ordained me to the priesthood in September of 2011. I currently serve as the Assisting Rector at All Saints Anglican Church, and am the Vicar at New Hope Anglican Church in Whitman. My personal spirituality has been informed by the cycle of daily prayer, and the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. My personal mission statement is “We have been called to heal wounds, to reunite what has fallen apart, and bring home those who have lost their way.” It surprises me everyday how the Lord opens opportunities through my work as an accountant and in my ministry. I serve as the Clergy Delegate for the Anglican Diocese in New England, and as the head of the Internal Audit Committee.
For me, the most important question for any Christian is the one Jesus asked Peter and his disciples outside of Caesarea Philippi. “Who do you say that I am?” For me, Jesus is my Lord, Savior, and King. He is the only son of the Father, fully God and fully man. He is Co-eternal with the Father and the Holy Spirit; three persons, one God. And I believe there is no other name under heaven, given among men, whereby we must be saved. He commands all my love and devotion, and by his will, I serve as a priest in His church. His people are my people, and I will give all I have to bring them home.
Ever in His service,
Leah+
I attended the University of Florida and graduated with a BA in Religion. In 2000, my husband, my two daughters and I returned to RI. I became involved in the movement to reform the Episcopal Church from within and was one of the founders of CERI – The Concerned Episcopalians of RI. I was a lay delegate to the Anglican Communion Network for New England, and began a RI chapter of the AAC (American Anglican Council.) In 2006, I attended General Assembly in OH as a volunteer for the AAC. During this time, it became evident that we could not reform the Episcopal Church from within. The church I attended, All Saints Episcopal in Attleboro MA, sought shelter in Rwanda under Arch Bishop Emanuel Kolini. This began our journey to where we are today, as a member of the Anglican Church in North America.
I was ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Thad Barnum in March of 2009, after reading for orders. Bishop William Murdoch ordained me to the priesthood in September of 2011. I currently serve as the Assisting Rector at All Saints Anglican Church, and am the Vicar at New Hope Anglican Church in Whitman. My personal spirituality has been informed by the cycle of daily prayer, and the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. My personal mission statement is “We have been called to heal wounds, to reunite what has fallen apart, and bring home those who have lost their way.” It surprises me everyday how the Lord opens opportunities through my work as an accountant and in my ministry. I serve as the Clergy Delegate for the Anglican Diocese in New England, and as the head of the Internal Audit Committee.
For me, the most important question for any Christian is the one Jesus asked Peter and his disciples outside of Caesarea Philippi. “Who do you say that I am?” For me, Jesus is my Lord, Savior, and King. He is the only son of the Father, fully God and fully man. He is Co-eternal with the Father and the Holy Spirit; three persons, one God. And I believe there is no other name under heaven, given among men, whereby we must be saved. He commands all my love and devotion, and by his will, I serve as a priest in His church. His people are my people, and I will give all I have to bring them home.
Ever in His service,
Leah+