Our Staff

Rector

The Reverend John W. Clay

M.Div., J.D., B.A.
Fourth Rector of St. Thomas of Canterbury (August 2023 - present)
email Fr. John

Fr. John is a graduate of Rice University (B.A. in Classical Studies - Latin & Ancient Greek), the University of Houston Law Center (J.D., cum laude), and Cranmer Theological House (M.Div., with highest honors). Fr. John and his wife (Jennifer) have three children.

Rector Emeritus

The Venerable James T. Payne

D.D., M.Div., M.A., B.A., A.A.
Archdeacon of the Diocese of Mid-America (REC) / Third Rector of St. Thomas of Canterbury (1996-July 2023)  
email Archdeacon Payne

Organist/Choirmaster

Joanna Thornton

Organist (2022-present)