Robyn Harker
Jr Warden, Class of 2025
After Robyn visited Good Shepherd one Easter, "The service I attended was so uplifting that when I moved to Florida I chose to become a member." When she made the move from the Diocese of New Jersey, she brought with her experience in many leadership roles, including Vestry. Robyn particularly enjoys the fellowship that comes with working together to serve a common goal.
Gifts: Organized, Patient, and Honest
Mary Ratliff
Sr. Warden, Class of 2025
Mary has been a member at Good Shepherd since 2017. Moving to Dunedin with her husband,
Jim, and granddaughter Isabelle, they have found in Good Shepherd a community of loving and
welcoming people to call home and family. Mary has worked for the Episcopal Church in her
previous diocese as both a lay leader and a diocesan employee. Both say they have found
much joy and friendship in volunteering and service at Good Shepherd.
London Bates
Class of 2026
London believes, "one of the greatest strengths of COGS is in its members... The members are incredibly welcoming to other members, guests and new members and create a beautiful environment to worship with one another." She brings to the vestry her background in finance and law as a local, practicing attorney for 20 years.
Gifts: Community Involvement, Consideration for Others, Active Listening
Judy Warner
Class of 2026
Judy strongly believes, "we are called as Christians to use our time, talent and treasure." As a COGS member for 26 years (as of 2023), she has participated in ministries ranging from welcoming committees, financial and stewardship teams, previous vestry terms, service as Sr Warden for 3 years for Pastor Becky, and personnel management, to both the choir and bell choir, as well as reading as a lector during Sunday services.
Gifts: Organizational Skills, Communicator, Leader
Marc Jacobson
Class of 2026
Marc has been a Member of the Good Shepherd since 1985. The Jacobsen family loved the quaintness of Good Shepherd from the first time they attended. Marc’s daughter Lisa was baptized at Good Shepherd by Father Kirk. In his years at COGS, Marc has served as both a Vestry Member and chaired the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Marc has been Ushering at Good Shepherd for 38 years and says, “It’s always joyful to meet and greet our new and existing Parishioners,” and “Good Shepherd is the foundation of our family.”
Sandy Kneen
Class of 2027
Being a social worker for 15 years has given Sandy a unique understanding of the importance of our ministries in helping others. “Good Shepherd from day one has been like a home to me,” Sandy says. “I’ve made so many friends and had so many great experiences. ... and when I leave on Sunday I feel a sense of peace and joy.”
Gifts: Communication Skills, Fun Loving, Caring
Caroline Maisel
Class of 2027
Born and raised in Maryland, Caroline has lived in Florida for over thirty years with her husband, Steve, and their two children. They started attending COGS with her parents more than 10 years ago feeling that COGS has a great capacity to include members in its life and ministries. Serving as a member of the altar guild and as both an usher and greeter, Caroline says, "I love the camaraderie of the other members and the service we offer in preparing for worship." In her professional life she has been a teacher and counselor, having a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. "I am fascinated by people’s stories and want to help others achieve their best selves. 'All are Welcome, no exceptions,' is a credo to love and dignify all people. I am drawn to the belief that we are all deserving of God’s love and the challenge to treat others as God treats us."
Rhiannon Sharpe
Class of 2027
Church of Good Shepherd has been Rhiannon's second home for her entire life. Her grandparents and her father, Brian Sharpe, began worshipping at Church of Good Shepherd in 1978. Rhiannon’s first day in church was when she was five days old, which led to her later baptism and confirmation at our parish. Rhiannon has been involved in many ministries including acolyte, thurifer, Lay Eucharistic Minister, lector, usher, greeter, the freezer ministry, youth choir, adult choir, handbell choir, and youth ministry. Rhiannon’s latest ministry has been her incredible and devoted involvement with children and youth spiritual formation.
