Click on the names below to read about the St. Paul’s team.

Our Rector,
The Rev. Jeremy Lucas

The Rev. Jeremy Lucas has served the Episcopal and Anglican church for over 25 years, and strives to embody the roles of priest, teacher, and social justice advocate, by instilling values of kindness, generosity, and radical inclusion.

Prior to becoming a priest, Jeremy practiced law, with an emphasis on criminal justice reform, business ethics and violence prevention. He notably spearheaded the initiative to pass Alabama's first felony animal cruelty law.

Originally from Birmingham, and rooted in his Alabama upbringing, his ministry is inspired by the civil rights leaders of the south.  His advocacy for social justice and community healing has led him to take strong public stands against racial discrimination and gun violence. 

Jeremy attended seminary in New York City at The General Theological Seminary and has served in a variety of ministries in the Diocese of Alabama, Olympia, and Oregon. For several years he served as the dean of the smallest cathedral in the Anglican communion in Windoek, Namibia in the Province of Southern Africa.  He enjoys public storytelling, writing, birdwatching, and running.

 Photo: Fr. Jeremy, his wife Audrey Killoran, and their bunny Mischa

frjeremy@steamboatstpauls.org

Youth and Family Minister,
Rev. Dr. Jesse Ophoff


Rev. Dr. Jesse Ophoff was born and raised in the mountains of Colorado and now lives in Hayden with his family. He comes to St. Paul's with a wide range of experience including pastoral leadership, chaplaincy, research, education, and non-profit social work. He is an ordained minister in the Rocky Mountain Conference of the UCC and holds his PhD in Early Christian Studies from the MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion, and Society.

As the Youth and Family Minister, Jesse works to cultivate belonging for people at every stage of life. In addition to his work at St. Paul's, Jesse serves as the Hospice Chaplain for Northwest Colorado Health.

Talk to Jesse if you want to learn more about what St. Paul's has to offer for you and those you love, or if you're into hiking, foraging, sci-fi and fantasy, history, theology, or board games. Talk to his wife Brooke if you're interested in pottery, or if you need a professional photographer. You can learn more about her work at brookeashleephotography.com.