Rev'd Greg Syler

Rector

Greg Syler lives in Valley Lee with his family, and he’s been here since 2007 – first as rector of St. George’s, then St. George’s and Ascension (Resurrection Parish). In 2021, he became priest-in-charge of All Saints in Avenue, MD. Greg enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with family and friends. He has a particular interest in emerging missional opportunities throughout St. Mary’s County. He works with Department of Social Services as the coordinator of Circles St. Mary’s County, based at Church of the Ascension. He serves on many boards and leadership positions with the Diocese of Washington.

Rev’d Laura Carpenter

Deacon & Seminarian

Deacon Laura was called to serve as Deacon & Seminarian at Resurrection Parish in 2024 and has served as Deacon at All Saints’ Church since 2021. Ordained in the Diocese of Maryland in 2020, Laura served two parishes in Calvert County as well as All Saints’ in St. Mary’s County. Laura is the Assistant Principal at Benjamin Banneker School in Loveville, and has served as a teacher and administrator in the St. Mary’s County Public School System for nearly 30 years. A postulant for the priesthood in the Diocese of Washington – where she is now canonically resident – Laura has begun a low-residency, three-year M.Div. program at The General Theological Seminary, the Episcopal Church’s oldest seminary. Laura has gifts and a real passion for community-development and Christian formation, and her leadership as both deacon and seminarian are invaluable for Resurrection Parish and All Saints’. Laura lives in Leonardtown with her family. 


Rev'd Martha "Marty" Eldredge

Deacon

Marty Eldredge was called to serve as Deacon at Ascension & St. George’s in the fall of 2018, following her ordination. She has a passion for food-related ministries that look closely at hunger and food scarcity in the area. Deacon Marty has a love for our acolytes and lay liturgical leaders. She and her husband, Paul, were married in 1965, and together they raised 3 children in Illinois. They have 6 grandchildren. Marty and Paul moved to Southern Maryland 25 years ago. Among the many other things, they enjoy sailing together. Deacon Marty has a passion for training and riding horses.


Rev'd Joan Crittenden

Deacon

Joan was ordained in the Diocese of Washington in September 2018. She has served in congregations in Prince George’s and Charles County before Resurrection Parish. She became an Episcopalian 30 years ago at Church of the Ascension where she served on many Lay Ministries. She has a Master’s Degree in Business and Interpersonal Communications, and retired from the Department of the Navy in 2008. Joan is an advocate of Palliative and Hospice Care and is a trained End-of-Life Doula. Joan and her husband, Ron have two daughters, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She resides in La Plata, MD.


Kimberly Robinson

Parish Administrator

Jennifer grew up in Nova Scotia, Canada and had a diverse career in administrative roles across the country. While studying dental hygiene in Halifax, Nova Scotia she met her husband, Noel, who was working on the V22 Osprey Program. They were married in 2005 and moved to Southern Maryland in 2006. A devoted mother, Jennifer, has, for the last 14 years, homeschooled her seven children and has delighted in helping them grow and develop. Now a proud grandmother to one, she enjoys family time in activities such as camping, kayaking and gardening. Jennifer's life centers around faith, family and creating lasting memories with those she loves.


Andrea René Williams

Worship Leader

Andrea serves as Resurrection Parish’s Worship Leader and Minister of Music. Joining the Parish in July 2025, she is an award-winning Gospel artist, songwriter, musician and producer. A former Manager of the GRAMMY Awards’ DC Chapter, she served as a choir member under renowned Gospel artists Richard Smallwood, Byron Cage and Ricky Dillard. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music and has sung the National Anthem for the Washington Wizards, the Washington Mystics and the Georgetown Hoyas. A multiple WAMMIE Award Nominee, the Contemporary Christian recording artist, author and former Gospel music publicist has several vocal and instrumental releases under her belt.


Kevin Gardiner

Musician

Kevin Gardiner is a graduate of Elizabethtown College and the University of Phoenix, from which he holds degrees in Music Education and Education (Curriculum and Technology). He has taught high school band and orchestra, as well as elementary band and general music in Harford, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties. In his free time he enjoys writing music and fiction.