Clergy and Staff

The clergy and staff of All Saints-by-the-Sea are dedicated to meeting the spiritual and worldly needs of our parish.

The Rev. Channing Smith – Rector

The Reverend Channing Smith’s first Sunday as All Saints’ 9^th Rector was January 14, 2024. Channing has served as Rector for three prior congregations-most recently at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Austin, Texas, a large and dynamic congregation consisting of 2 campuses and 2 early childhood education programs. Other stints included serving as Rector at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church and School in Saratoga, California and Transfiguration Episcopal Church  in San Mateo, California. Channing grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and went to Kenyon College in Ohio and the General Theological Seminary in New York City.  He is married to Mary Richards, and they have a daughter Oliva, who is attending Montecito Union School.  They are excited to be a part of the All Saints family, and Channing is looking forward to all the ways that we will grow spiritually and give voice to hope as we are grounded in love for God and one another. As the First Letter of John reminds us “When we love one another, God lives in us.”

The Rev. Victoria Kirk Mouradian – Associate Rector

The Rev. Victoria Kirk Mouradian joined All Saints in June 2013. As Associate Rector, she is in charge of Adult Formation, which includes Christian education and spiritual formation through classes, workshops, retreats and fellowship opportunities. She participates fully in Sunday worship and preaches or celebrates on a rotating basis. Rev. Vicki also leads All Saints’ Pastoral Care Ministries and is the clergy liaison to the layminister-led Outreach Committee.

Vicki grew up as an Episcopalian in Beverly Hills, California, and attended the University of Southern California where she earned a bachelor’s degree in art history. Moving on to Fuller Theological Seminary, she earned a master’s of theology, taking Anglican Studies at the Episcopal Theological Seminary at Claremont.

Vicki has an interest in art, museums, books, films, public gardens, travel, and creating two-dimensional collages. Before entering the ministry, Vicki worked as an event coordinator. One thing few people know about    Vicki is that to relax she reads murder mysteries and international suspense novels.

Kathleen Bright – Director of Administration & Communications

Kathleen joined All Saints in the Summer of 2014 as the Director of Administration. Before joining the All Saints team she was the administrator at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Laguna Hills and prior to that, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Laguna Beach. Working in the church is more than just a job, it is a call.

In addition to her years working in the church administratively she is also a classical soprano specializing in sacred music. She has been the Music Director at a large Catholic Church in Orange County, and High School choir teacher. She currently spends her Sundays at a Presbyterian Church as their Choir Director. She is an avid bird watcher and nature lover. If you visit the church office you will meet her best companion Phoebe Dog, and you might be lucky enough to hand feed the squirrels and birds that visit each day.

Jennifer Tucker – Parish School Director

Jennifer Tucker was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. She began working at All Saints by the Sea Parish School in the summer of 1996.  After substituting for one school year, she was hired in the summer of 1997 in the Bears classroom.  In 2014 Jennifer created and began the Bumble Bee classroom for 2-year-olds.  In 2015 Jennifer became the school’s Assistant Director and then Interim Director in 2022.    After 27 years in a classroom, Jennifer has moved to full-time Director. Jennifer has one daughter Caitlin who graduated from All Saints in 2004. When Jennifer is not at school, you might find her walking all around Santa Barbara with her Golden Retriever Rosie or visiting her daughter Caitlin in Los Angeles. 

 

Beth Mohon- Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries

Beth Mohon first came to All Saints in the fall of 2016 after a cross-country move from Louisville, Kentucky. She worked in restaurant management and as a college writing instructor before starting her most important job, raising her two boys Kenny and Elliott. The daughter of an American Baptist pastor, Beth came to the Episcopal church in 2009 while working on a masters in English at the University of Louisville. She is also an Ohio State University graduate, where she developed a lifelong passion for reading. Both her children have been baptized in the church, and Elliott was baptized by Rev. Aimee at All Saints in 2017. She has served in the Godly Play program since 2018 and recently completed a year of child-parent workshops at Starr-King with her son. She feels grateful to be able to play an important part in All Saint’s continued ministry.  

Steven Thomson – Music Director

Steven is a choral artist with training as a conductor, vocalist, organist, and ethnomusicologist. He takes joy in facilitating thoughtful musical worship and tapping into the rich historical tradition of Christian sacred music. Steven Thomson joined All Saints by the Sea as a section leader in the All Saints Choir in January 2019. He was appointed Interim Music Director and Organist in May 2021 as the church was preparing to resume in-person services in the newly renovated sanctuary.

Raised in the mountains of northern Colorado, Steven developed a passion for liturgical music during his years as an undergraduate in Chicago where he earned a BA in Biblical Studies with a Music Emphasis and studied the organ. He went to work as an organist in the Christian Reformed Church. He holds a MA in Humanities from the University of Chicago where he specialized in ethnomusicology, conducting research on the Lebanese Maronite liturgy. Steven is currently a graduate student in choral conducting at UCSB, where he has also pursued additional coursework and research in ethnomusicology. Before moving to Santa Barbara, Steven served over two years in the US Peace Corps in the Republic of Armenia. While living in Armenia, he also had opportunities to study Armenian sacred music and to sing and tour with the Hover State Chamber Choir of Armenia. When he’s not making music, Steven can be found hiking, surfing (badly), studying languages, practicing yoga, and gathering with friends.

Robert Brown – Office Assistant

A cradle Episcopalian, Robert grew up in the parish of St. Matthew, Pacific Palisades, CA. After a Freshman year at UC Berkeley in 1967, Robert served in the US Navy as a two-tour Vietnam Veteran Personnel Clerk. After moving to Santa Barbara, Robert worked as a Hang Gliding flight instructor and Tandem Instructor specialist.

Joining the All Saints’ Faith Community in 2000, Robert became involved in lay ministries, completed the Education for Ministry (EfM) program, and became an EfM mentor in 2005. One of Robert’s greatest joys is leading the Parish School children in song at weekly Chapel services, having sung in the classroom at St. Matthew’s Parish School in the 1950s.

 

Miguel Ruiz – Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Miguel Ruiz was born in Mexico City and grew up in Santa Barbara, where he has started a family and is raising four wonderful children. Miguel loves spending time outdoors, often takes trips to the beach, and enjoys hiking the trails around the city.

 

 

 

 

Cynthia Breen – Bookkeeper

Cynthia Breen came to All Saints on All Saints Day in 2010 as bookkeeper for the Church and Parish School. As bookkeeper for both the Church and School she is directly involved in ensuring that all financial information is accurate and reporting is up to date. Cynthia offers invaluable support to the staff and the Vestry, Investment and Budget and Finance committees.

Cynthia grew up in Greensburg, Kansas, and moved to Santa Barbara in 1976. She attended San Marcos High School where she was on the debate team and studied advanced mathematics. She then attended Santa Barbara City College where she studied accounting. Her hobbies include political and historical documentaries, writing, non-fiction book reading, tennis, football, bowling and traveling. She grew up as a Methodist but has traversed many paths since.

One thing that few in the parish know about Cynthia is that without a life-saving operation at Boston’s Children Hospital at the age of 9, she wouldn’t be here today. Also, she is a licensed Notary Public!

Anne Hopkinson – Wedding & Funeral Coordinator