Who We Are
Faith Church is...
A community of faith dedicated to praising God by serving, growing and sharing in Christ’s love.
We are a welcoming, multigenerational community where tradition meets inclusivity. With a blend of Episcopal liturgy and contemporary music, we embrace individuals of all backgrounds. Our ministries span from youth programs to global missions, reflecting our commitment to spiritual growth and community service. Join us to experience faith in action.
Founded as a storefront church in 1992, we have always held onto the truth that the Church is made up of people who come into community through our own spiritual journeys. Whoever you are, wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome.
Our Leadership Teams
Ministry Teams
More than 90% of all ministry is carried out by lay people. Nearly every ministry team at Faith has a lay person leading it. Some of these ministries organize community service activities, some take part in serving and shaping our weekly times of worship, some offer opportunities for formation and pastoral care, and others support the administration and shared leadership of our parish.
Vestry
Elected by the congregation for three year terms, vestry members are the legal representatives of the Parish in all matters concerning its corporate property and the relations of the Parish to its clergy.
Elected:
- Adam Marshall – Rector’s Warden (2027)
- Patti Faires – People’s Warden (2028)
- Carolyn Flood (2027)
- Vince Maloney (2027)
- Cami Day (2028)
- Kristen West (2028)
- Cass Bisbikis (2029)
- Chris Crowe (2029)
- Lucinda Wiseman (2029)
- Lynne Thomas – Treasurer
- Connie Weatherholt – Asst. Treasurer
- Cathy Daust – Clerk
- The Rev. Tom Gartin – Rector
Staff
Our part-time staff work efficiently to support the total ministry of our parish life, bringing their own unique skills and experience into collaboration with the clergy and lay leaders as we create opportunities for worship, fellowship, and outreach.
Sage West, Sexton
Clergy
The Rev. Tom Gartin, Rector
Rev. Tom has served as Rector of Faith Church since 2020 and has served in several diocesan capacities, including as dean of the Capital Deanery from 2023 to 2025, anti-racism trainer from 2021-2023, and anti-abuse policy trainer from 2015 to 2021. He earned a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, and has served several Episcopal congregations since becoming an Episcopalian in 2011. In his free time, he often gardens, plays D&D, or explores new playgrounds with his son Teddy and wife Megan.
The Rev. Craig Kuehn, Associate Priest
Rev. Craig serves as a retired associate priest at Faith. He also volunteers in the Sierra Chaplaincy, the El Dorado County Commission on Aging, the Board of Directors at Snowline Hospice, and is chaplain to the Blue Knights (LE) Motorcycle Club. He completed seminary at Church Divinity School of the Pacific, and after ordination and ministry in Utah, moved to California where he served at Our Saviour, Placerville, and Trinity, Sutter Creek, before joining Faith Church in 2018.