RECTOR (Lead Pastor)

Fr. McLean serves as the Rector of St. Brendan's and the Archdeacon of North Washington for the Diocese of Cascadia. Prior to his call to the PNW, he served in Anglican churches in New England, Texas, and North Carolina. McLean's greatest joy in ministry is seeing others grow both in life-giving relationship with Jesus, and ever into His glorious image (2 Cor. 3:18). Raised in San Antonio, TX, McLean+ holds an M.Div from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in S. Hamilton, Mass., and a B.A in History from the University of Texas at Austin. McLean+ enjoys time with his wife Mary Moore, coffee & books, playing music (preferably with his three kids dancing along), and hiking with his family in God's beautiful creation.

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. -Galatians 4:4-7

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Receiving both her BA and MA in music from the University of Washington, and learning under various esteemed musicians, Sharyn has had the privilege of being a professional and accomplished violinist in the PNW for many years. In addition to her professional music career, Sharyn has served as the Artistic Director of local Youth Symphonies for 30+ years. As she does currently at St. Brendan's, Sharyn has also loved serving as music and choir director in a variety of churches since she was 14.  She has raised three children with her husband Malcolm, and they now have 6 grandchildren. Several of the family members are pursuing professional music careers.

Love and Faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Ps 85: 10

Sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise His name; proclaim His salvation from day to day. Ps 96:1-2

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Krista Fauquet is the Administrative Assistant and Children’s Ministry Director at St. Brendan’s. Born and raised in Whatcom County, she spent some time in Europe and Seattle after college and is now thrilled to be back in Bellingham! She holds a B.A. in History with a minor in Economics from Seattle Pacific University. She enjoys visiting local coffee shops, trivia nights, going on walks with her husband, doing puzzles with her son, and reading books with her daughter.

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. – 1 Corinthians 13:12-13

BOOKKEEPER

As for me, I have many years of bookkeeping experience working in various fields of industry including about 20 years with attorneys and their staff.

Living in Bellingham for almost 25 years I feel blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the U.S. Also, I am a proud grandma of two college students, one with a tennis scholarship.

In the past I was a sailor sailing from England to the Caribbean in a 26‘ sailboat. We left England, sailed to Spain, Portugal, Madera and the Canary Islands. From the Canary Islands we sailed across the Atlantic to Barbados. My claim to fame is that we took 48 days to sail across the ocean, two weeks longer than Columbus, and he didn’t know where he was going, or so I am told. I worked as cook and crew on charter boats for 3 years before returning to the states and back to the “real” world.

LEAD CHILDREN’S CATECHIST (non-stipendiary)

Mary Moore Rabb serves as the Lead Catechist for our Children's Ministry at St. Brendan's, currently in training with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. She first experienced the wonder found in CGS at the Anglican church she attended in Massachusetts and hasn't been able to stop thinking about it since. She is thrilled to be able to help share the same wonder with the children of St. Brendan's. Mary Moore grew up as a pastor's kid in the Anglican way, and surprised herself when she married a pastor, too! She holds a B.A. in Visual Communication / Illustration from the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland and served as a high school and middle school art teacher for 8 years before having children. She is married to Fr. McLean, and they have 2 daughters and a son. Her favorite hobbies include rollerblading, ice skating, printmaking, and poetry. 

Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:23-26