Raised in a non-churched home I came to faith in Jesus during my second year in college at USC. From that moment I felt called to become a disciple of Jesus Christ. What does that mean? For me it means not only do I want to be a student of Jesus learning all I can from Him, but also I want to be Jesus' apprentice and learn to do what He did. What does that mean? I desire to love God with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. I desire to love my neighbor as I love myself. My ministry, personal and corporate is directed and measured by Jesus great commandment. Jesus said," 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.

It has been my vision that Prince of Peace always balance ministries that focus on our own spiritual growth with ministries that focus on the needs of those outside of our community. What a privilege it is to be called by God to help those outside the church come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and pastor those inside our community to grow in their relationship with God.
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I came to POP in Feb. 1988, and was ordained here in June of 1988. After many incredible years of ministry, I retired in 2005 only to come back on part-time in 2006. I am very glad to be back making weekly pastoral visits on Thursdays and assisting in services two Sundays a month.

Three grandchildren fill my retirement time with great joy: Sienna lives in Colorado with my son, Toby and Jenny. Wally and Henry live in Santa Barbara with my daughter, Colleen and Mike.

With more free time, I am enjoying doing stained glass, gardening, reading, crocheting, visiting museums, and traveling.

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I was born in Uganda and raised up in a Christian family, but I was going to Church just for the sake of going to Church. I came to know Christ as my personal savior in 1984, when I was in secondary school. God has blessed me to grow spiritually, and I have a blessed family: my wife Norah, my two sons Christopher Kanzira and Mark Tashobya, and daughter Martha Nimusiima (Mark and Martha are twins).

I obtained both spiritual and academic wisdom as I got my Bachelor's and Master's degrees respectively. I am so blessed to serve the Prince of Peace family, which I joined in May 2013. With the support of POP, my family and I will serve our God all the more.

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My family and I have been members of Prince of Peace Episcopal Church since 1982. I received my BA from Ashland College, Ashland, Ohio and my MA and PhD from UCLA in music composition. My wife, Dauna, and I have three grown children and four (and counting) grandchildren. I came to the diaconate a little late in life, being ordained a deacon by Bishop Diane Bruce here at Prince of Peace in 2017, but my passion for the last dozen years has been taking the church out to the world and the needs of the world back to the church. Through Worship Without Walls, Ashes to Go, Motion Picture and Television Home services, Laundry Love and other ministries I hope be a witness to the grace of God, the love of Christ and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

It is a joy to be a part of this Christian community! On a personal note, my wife Therese and I have two children and one grandchild. My family and I have been involved at Prince of Peace for many years. I also serve as a hospital chaplain at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center. Some time ago, with the support of the parish community, I began a process of discernment and seminary education that led to ordination as a "transitional" deacon. In early in 2023, I will, God willing, be ordained as a priest of the Episcopal Church. I could not ask for a better place than Prince of Peace to serve and grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ!

When red paper flames fell from above on all of us in the pews on Pentecost many years ago, I knew PoP was the kind of worship home that I wanted to be a part of! Bill and I have enjoyed the fellowship of our Wonderful Wednesday Group Bible Study for more than a dozen years. I brought my granddaughter to Sunday School, VBS, and watched as she acolyted and then was confirmed by Rev. Diane Bruce. After I retired, I was blessed to be able to work with Katherine Geeslin as she transitioned to part time. God works in amazing ways to challenge each of us. As a lifelong educator, I have had wonderful experiences with kids, parents, and communities with common goals. That is now what I am enjoying in the office at Prince of Peace. I enjoy reading, gardening, quilting, and family outings.

I was born and raised as a Catholic in the Philippines. As a young 4^th grader, my science teacher regularly brought us to the chapel to thank God for his amazing creation! This made an impact in my mind and heart and started my own chapel visits and conversations with God.

In 1979, I came to the United States and met Kevin at CSUN Computer Science Program. Kevin is a cradled Episcopalian and when we got married, we decided to find a church that has Sunday School for kids. We joined Prince of Peace in 1983. Prince of Peace has been a blessing to me and our family. God has never ceased to amaze me at how the Holy Spirit works in our midst and the many paths He has led us.

Kevin and I have actively served in Children and Families Ministry for over 30 years (since our daughter, Eleanor, was in pre-school). I decided to retire in 2020 to devote more time with my aging parents, growing granddaughters and wherever God leads me. I am truly blessed to be given the opportunity to serve and be a part of our children’s spiritual growth and loving relationship with Jesus, our Lord and Savior. My heart overflows when I spend time with children, faithfully sharing God’s deep love for us.

I am a graduate of California State University, Northridge and have been actively supporting worship through music ministry for more than 40 years. I have been the organist and music director at Prince of Peace since 1988. The varied music program includes mixed choir, men’s choir, and brass ensembles and a handbell program of seven graded ensembles.

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My wife and I came to Prince of Peace in 1999 and were married here in 2000, establishing our Christian home and community. Our family loves every moment of our time at POP, which offers a variety of ministries both at the church and through the community. I was Senior Warden in 2003 and am currently a L.E.M., Usher, and now Treasurer. I am glad I can bring my Financial Planning and Analysis experience to our church and am blessed to work alongside such a supportive financial group. In addition, I have taught and mentored our Youth in the past and am proud to now be the Interim Director of Youth Ministry.