Our Clergy
The Rev. Joseph Britton, Rector (Pastor)
Joseph Britton is a parish priest, educator and theologian who is committed to the renewal and revitalization of the church through creative, imaginative pastoral leadership. He has extensive congregational experience in parishes of the Episcopal Church, having served churches in the New York City, Boston, San Francisco, and New Haven areas. Following two terms as the Dean of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, where he was also McFaddin Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology (Adjunct) and a founding partner of the Youth Ministry Initiative, he served as the Interim Rector of Christ Church, New Haven, Connecticut.
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Contact:
Joe by email, here
505.345.8147 Ext. 112
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Contact:
Joe by email, here
505.345.8147 Ext. 112
The Rev. Jéan Pierre (JP) Arrossa, Priest & Minister of Community Care
JP was born and raised in New Mexico. He received his Master’s of Divinity from Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas and is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a degree in Financial Management. He was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church in 2018. JP serves St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church as the Minister of Community Care.
In this role, he serves as an associate priest of the parish and helps to oversee pastoral care of the parish. In addition, JP administers the business affairs for the parish – overseeing the care of the resources entrusted to the parish community. JP has a passion for liturgy, building community, and teaching.
Prior to seminary JP worked as an investment/portfolio manager and has over 15 years of experience in banking and investment management. He worked for several financial institutions – primarily in the areas of trust and wealth management.
JP also serves the Diocese of the Rio Grande as Treasurer and works with the Treasurer’s committee. His responsibilities include drafting the budgets for the diocese, the Bosque Center, and Bishop’s Ridge/Camp Stoney. Additionally, JP serves on the investment committee of the diocese and helps to oversee the investment management of diocesan funds as well as those of parishes and missions that participate in the pooled investment fund.
He and his spouse, Daniel, have been together for over 20 years. In his spare time he enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with his family and friends.
Contact:
JP by email, here
505.345.8147 Ext. 116
In this role, he serves as an associate priest of the parish and helps to oversee pastoral care of the parish. In addition, JP administers the business affairs for the parish – overseeing the care of the resources entrusted to the parish community. JP has a passion for liturgy, building community, and teaching.
Prior to seminary JP worked as an investment/portfolio manager and has over 15 years of experience in banking and investment management. He worked for several financial institutions – primarily in the areas of trust and wealth management.
JP also serves the Diocese of the Rio Grande as Treasurer and works with the Treasurer’s committee. His responsibilities include drafting the budgets for the diocese, the Bosque Center, and Bishop’s Ridge/Camp Stoney. Additionally, JP serves on the investment committee of the diocese and helps to oversee the investment management of diocesan funds as well as those of parishes and missions that participate in the pooled investment fund.
He and his spouse, Daniel, have been together for over 20 years. In his spare time he enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with his family and friends.
Contact:
JP by email, here
505.345.8147 Ext. 116
The Rev. Susan Allison-Hatch, Priest Affiliate
Fifteen years ago, Susan Allison-Hatch heard a colleague say, "We've decided to go ahead and build our new House of Worship. And we've decided to do so with love." The following Sunday Susan accompanied her colleague to St. Michael's. A few months later, she joined the New Members Class, and eventually felt called to an ordained ministry. After attending seminary at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, California, she returned to New Mexico where she also served as a Missioner to the Homeless.
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Contact:
Susan by email, here
505.345.8147 Ext. 111 (messages may be left with our Parish Administrator)
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Contact:
Susan by email, here
505.345.8147 Ext. 111 (messages may be left with our Parish Administrator)
The Rev. Carolyn Metzler, Priest Affiliate
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Carolyn has worked as a parish priest and spiritual director, and currently is associated in Albuquerque with the Living School of the Center for Action and Contemplation. She has led numerous retreats, including for St. Michael's, and is enthusiastic about cultivating and living the spiritual life.
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Parish Deacons
Two retired deacons also assist at the parish:
Jan Bales and Judith Jenkins.
Jan Bales and Judith Jenkins.
