Who We Are
Vicar
The Reverend Dr. Marti Dalby A native of Arkansas, Marti grew up in Hot Springs and had a previous career as a certified public accountant. She received her Master of Divinity from the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Marti is married to Robert. They have two daughters, a son-in-law and a grandson. Marti began her ordained ministry as curate at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Fort Smith and later became priest associate. She has been the vicar of St. Francis since 2009. She was chaplain for the Arkansas ECW Board for several years and has been involved with Cursillo, Camp Mitchell summer camps and board, Summer Quest Women’s Retreat, the Diocesan Board of Trustees, and the Diocesan Executive Council. She is currently a trustee for The University of the South in Sewanee where she graduated in May 2019 with a Doctor of Ministry degree in Liturgy through the Advanced Degree Program at the School of Theology. Vestry Members Dan Fry (Senior Warden), Jesse Daggett (Junior Warden), Louis Jehl (Secretary), Bryan Tilley (Treasurer), Kendrick Ketchum, Judy Harris, Steve Madigan, Nadi Crank, and Ann Wait.. Treasurer Bryan Tilley Director of Music Dr. Tammie Burger Music Leader Rodney Balderree |