St. George’s Church has been a part of my life since 1991 and my husband and I raised our family here. I
have grown in my faith through programs such as EfM, Boundaries, and Healthy Congregations. My
years as a vestry member and as a warden at St. George’s have offered opportunities, in a leadership
role, to help shape the future of the parish. My roots are strong and deep here and all of my
experiences at St. George’s have played a significant role in moving me forward on my own personal
spiritual journey. I see infinite possibilities as I look to the future of St. George’s and all of the ways we
can change, grow, and bring others to know Jesus.

I have been privileged to see, and be a part of, the growth and vision for this church as we move
forward and grow into the faith community God calls us to be. In serving as warden, I have come to
appreciate the many dedicated people who carry out the work of the Lord by giving of their time, talent
and treasure to fulfil the mission of St. George’s. I want to serve, as they do, using whatever gifts or
talents God has given me. My vision for St. George’s has been, and will continue to be, rooted in our
Mission Statement. I know we will continually strive to be a faith community that is Christ–centered as
we joyfully reach out to “nurture, teach and heal in Jesus’ name.” I feel blessed to be a part of this
community of disciples!

Abby Bee has been a member of St. George’s for almost all of her life. She grew up in this parish, coming with her parents in 1964. After college, she returned to the area and in 1983 married her husband, Ken. She served as a lay person on the St. Georges Vestry for many years, including 2 terms as warden. She also served in several ministries, including altar guild, choir, and as a Sunday school teacher for many years.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from SUNY Plattsburgh with a concentration in Mass Media/ Television Production. She has worked in many different occupations, including Holistic health care, the Life Insurance underwriting industry, and most recently as a home health care worker and Church secretary.

Deacon Abby was ordained in June 2023, after completing the Episcopal Diocese of Albany Deacon Formation Program. One of her diaconal duties will be serving in atrium of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd teaching Level I. She wants the young children of the parish to begin their Christian journey by falling in love with our Savior, Jesus Christ!

Abby and Ken live in Mechanicville, and have four grown children and two grandchildren.

Maureen Demler has served at St. George’s as Deacon since her ordination in May 2009 with the exception of 2 ½ years spent in England with her husband, Randy, while he worked with a contractor for the British Navy.  While in England, Maureen was licensed to serve 2 small parishes in the Diocese of Derby in the East Midlands.

Deacon Maureen has a MA in Education from SUNY Albany and taught high school science and math before attending Albany College of Pharmacy.  She practiced pharmacy for 30 years and has now retired from paid employment.  She is happy to assist in the pharmacy of a yearly medical mission to the Dominican Republic.

Maureen serves as the Deacon for Pastoral Care and believes strongly in the importance of maintaining loving connections with those parishioners unable to attend services at St. George’s on their own and those experiencing difficulties of any kind.  St. George’s is currently holding training for lay pastoral care givers through the Community of Hope.  We are also developing a meal ministry, reinvigorating our prayer ministry and hoping to develop a prayer shawl ministry.

Maureen and Randy live in Burnt Hills.  They have three grown sons, one grandson and two granddaughters.

Janie joined the staff of St. George's in June 2020. 

Before coming to Clifton Park, Janie was a well-known San Diego-based pianist/accompanist who became known for her church organ skills. She was hired as interim organist at St. James-by-the Sea Episcopal Church in La Jolla, CA, where Janie studied with Robert Plimpton and Jared Jacobsen on the 64-rank pipe organ. Her next job was at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, where she studied organ with Martin Green, canon at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral. Janie maintained an active musical life as music director/chorus mistress for Lyric Opera San Diego, as well as principal outreach accompanist and dance rehearsal pianist for San Diego Opera, and official pianist for the Metropolitan Opera Auditions. She was in demand as auditions accompanist for local theaters such as Cygnet, North County Repertory Arts, and the Old Globe.

We are thrilled and blessed to have her. 

Father Darius joined the staff of St. George's in January 2021.

Father Darius has been leading contemporary Christian music for many years, often at Diocesan Conventions and other diocesan and parish events and conferences. He plays guitar, violin, mandolin and a little ukulele and enjoy singing. In his ministry as a priest, he served parishes in the Albany Diocese since 1983, most recently Delhi and Hobart. He retired in 2019 with the hope that he would be able to serve as a minister of music for worship.

We are excited to have him serve in that capacity at Saint George’s.