About Us

I have been an Episcopalian for more than thirty years. I love the liturgy, the flow of the seasons, the altar set for communion, and the message of love, compassion, and respect. Lay Eucharistic Ministry, Altar Guild, Flower Guild, Bible Study, Contemplative Prayer, Retreats, Vestry, teaching Sunday School, and especially Outreach Programs have all become increasingly important to me through the years. St. Peter’s is a central part of my life. The congregation is extremely friendly, creative, fun, inclusive, and generous with their time, talents, and resources. Reverend Wendy, Deacon Richard, and retired priests Father Bill and Father Steve are true gifts to our church.

We moved to the Roaring Fork Valley about ten years ago and joined St. Peter’s shortly thereafter. We love St. Peter’s for the wonderful, warm, inclusive culture and the many members we have gotten to know who have become like extended family. We moved to Colorado to be grandparents when our first Colorado grandchild, Cleo, was born, and we are blessed to be close to family in this glorious part of the country. I grew up and was educated Catholic in the deep South, and my wife Kate and I moved around during my 23 years with Scott Paper. Kate is a cradle Episcopalian. We have been active in all the churches where we worshipped in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Mississippi, and Virginia. I have served as a lay leader in four different churches and have served on various committees and had roles including Finance, Evangelism, Greeters, and Sunday School teacher.

Jan Johnson is a lifelong Episcopalian and has held nearly every position except Altar Guild as she fears she may trip with wine in hand. She was co-warden for St. Peter’s when we were a mission. She currently serves as clerk of the vestry and treasurer of the Northwest Region as well as a lay member of the Diocesan Standing Committee. Here at St. Peter’s, she also leads the Parish Life/Hospitality Team, is a lay eucharistic minister and hardly ever says no when asked to help. Professionally, Jan has extensive experience in radiation health physics and is still active as a consultant conducting radiation safety training programs for workers and radiation safety officers. She holds a B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Massachusetts, an M.S. degree in health physics from the University of Rochester, and a Ph.D. in microbiology and environmental health from Colorado State University. She sews, but not as well as Cindy Everett; she sings, but not as well as Jackie and Tom. She has three amazing kids, four even more amazing grandchildren, and two super-spectacular great-grandchildren.

I have been a member at St. Peter’s since 2019, having fallen in love with the parish when attending the Annual Women’s Retreat at St. Benedict’s Monastery earlier that year. Previously I attended Christ Church in Aspen where I served on the vestry and in other capacities. Semi-retired, I work part-time for a spa and hospitality industry consultancy. I am passionate about nature and outdoor recreation, history, and Christian contemplative practice. I am an advocate of continued adult faith formation efforts and innovative ways to share our experience and love of God with others. In 2022 I was elected to serve on the Diocesan Board of Directors for Cathedral Ridge Camp & Retreat. It is an honor to serve alongside Reverend Wendy and my fellow vestry members.

Tom Kenning has been an Episcopalian since 1990 and a member of St. Peter’s since 2010. Prior to that he was a member of St. John’s in Ouray. He was a member of the Diocesan Standing Committee from 1998 to 2001. For the past seven years Tom has been the Chief Administration Officer of Alpine Bank. He has an accounting degree from Colorado State University and a graduate degree in banking from the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington. He has been married to Tammy for 38 years and has two sons and two grandsons, both of whom were baptized at St. Peter’s. He’s not as good a fisherman as Rick Lofaro or Andy Thomas, and he’s not as good a skier as Steve Rausch or as good a golfer as Bill Shiflet, but he likes to do all those things.

Karin Bannerot joined St. Peter's in 2001. She currently serves on the Altar Guild, is a lay eucharistic minister, and assists with the Yoga Prayer ministry. She also enjoys helping with Extended Table and Garden Committee projects. The Outdoor Chapel was inspired by her dad, the Rev. Fred G. Bannerot III, who served as an Episcopal priest in West Virginia, and her mom, Jutta Bannerot. Both parents helped form Karin's love of the Church as well as quiet, outdoor beauty. Karin has been a nurse for over 40 years, and despite trying to practice retirement, she continues to work as a child care consultant. She is also a Certified Addiction Specialist in private practice, and a grateful member of 12-Step programs. Her activities include pickleball, biking and hiking. Being a member and serving at St. Peter's keeps her Teachable, Leaning into God, and Connected (TLC).