Father Michael Stranz,COS
Fr. Michael was the founding rector of St. Francis Anglican Church beginning November 10, 1991. He received His Master of Divinity degree from Holy Trinity College and Seminary of the Southern Episcopal Church. He retired from active ministry in August 2012. His successor at St. Francis was Father Gary Allen Fisher (August 1, 2012 - April 30, 2020). Father Fisher was called as Curate, at St. Michael's Church in North Carolina. Fr. Michael requested to be transferred from the retired roll to the active priesthood and was approved by Bishop Grundorf on April 29, 2020. Fr. Michael is also a member of the Franciscan Communities of Our Saviour, an Anglican-Catyholic religious order.
Fr. Michael and his wife Karen have been married since 1974 and have two children, Dawn and Christi.
Tom Bennett, COS
Tom has been a member of St. Francis Church since August 3, 2003 and has served as Lay Reader, Parish Clerk, Chairman, Finance Committee, and Treasurer. He is also a member of the Community of Our Saviour, and is pursuing studies to become a deacon. He has also been licensed to preach by Bishop Brewer. Tom is a retired high school history teacher.
