Welcome!
The Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan is a small, close-knit community with many different personalities, backgrounds and interests all joined together by our faith and our service to each other and our community. Our congregants include families, couples, single persons and seniors. But being small doesn’t make us standoffish. In fact, being small makes it tough to sit in the back in anonymity here and you might even be a little overwhelmed by our welcome. Forgive our enthusiasm. We just want to get to know you and make you feel at home.
Rev. William C.Warnky, Priest-In-Charge www.wcwarnky@gmail.com
Father Bill came to Good Samaritan from Christ Episcopal Church, Dallas, where he had been Assistant to the Rector. He was born in Flushing, Queens, New York and grew up in Port Washington, New York on Long Island. He completed his undergraduate studies at Bethany College in West Virginia.
After recognizing his calling to the ministry, he studied at Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University and received his Master of Divinity degree at the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. He did further graduate study at Nashotah House Theological Seminary, Nashotah, Wisconsin. He was ordained as a deacon in 1976 and as a priest in 1977.
Father Bill has served in many churches in the Dallas area, including 17 years at St. Andrews in Farmer’s Branch. He has twice served in the Diocese’s Mission Department, and was on the Diocesan Executive Council for two years as chair of the Central Convocation.
Father Warnky lives in East Dallas with his wife, Vicki and son Eric. He also has three adult children living in the Dallas area.
The Vestry
The governing body of Good Samaritan consists of six lay members who serve three-year terms on a staggered cycle. The presiding officer of the vestry is the Priest-In-Charge. The Senior Warden is chiefly responsible for execution of the vestry’s responsibilities. The Junior Warden assists in these tasks.
The vestry is elected directly by the church membership. The wardens are nominated by the vestry for appointment by the Bishop and serve one year in the position.
Susan Walker, Senior Warden
Bill Gibson, Junior Warden
Kelly Hanna, Treasurer
Bill Graham
David Tuck
Fredrika Klapper
Pamela Kite-Powell
The Vestry meets monthly, usually on the second Monday of the month after the Sunday service. Members of the church are welcome to attend as observers.
The Choir
Good Samaritan’s choir is under the leadership of Jerry Cornish, organist and choirmaster.The choir is open to any interested person and no formal musical training is required.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild is responsible for preparing the altar for all services at the church, for the care and ordering of all altar linens, upkeep of all candles and special supplies needed for services, flower arrangements, and last-minute tidying of the sanctuary and the sacristy.
Bell Choir
The bell choir performs at special services and is currently practicing for the upcoming Christmas program. They meet on the third Sunday of the month in the parish hall after the service. Anyone is welcome to join and no formal music training is required.
