About
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 began his ministry as All Saints’ 9th Rector on January 14, 2024. He previously served as Rector at three Episcopal congregations, most recently The Church of the Good Shepherd in Austin, Texas, a large multi-campus parish with two early childhood programs. Earlier posts included Saint Andrew’s in Saratoga and Transfiguration in San Mateo, California. A Cincinnati native, Channing studied at Kenyon College and the General Theological Seminary in New York. He and his wife, Mary Richards, have a daughter, Olivia, who attends Montecito Union School. The Smiths are excited to join the All Saints community, where Channing looks forward to growing in faith together and living out the reminder from 1 John: “When we love one another, God lives in us.”
The Rev. Christina Miller, Associate Rector for Children, Youth, and Families
The Rev. Christina Miller joined All Saints as Associate Rector for Families, Children, and Youth in summer 2025. A fifth-generation San Diegan, she began her ministry in the Diocese of San Diego, serving at St. Andrew’s in Encinitas, Christ Church Day School in Coronado, and St. James by-the-Sea in La Jolla. Christina holds degrees from Pepperdine University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Seminary of the Southwest, and is a trained spiritual director through the Shalem Institute. She has also served as a hospital chaplain, adjunct theology professor, and writer. Christina is passionate about contemplative spirituality and nurturing the faith of future generations. She and her family love life by the ocean, where she enjoys yoga, nature walks, and pilgrimages.
Beth Mohon – Director of Administration
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. Before she became the Director of Administration in Spring of 2024, Beth was the Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries. She has also 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.
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.
Steven Thomson – Director of Music
Steven is a conductor, vocalist, organist, and ethnomusicologist who finds joy in leading thoughtful musical worship and drawing from the rich tradition of Christian sacred music. He joined All Saints in 2019 as a section leader and was appointed Interim Music Director and Organist in 2021. Originally from Colorado, Steven studied Biblical Studies and Music in Chicago and earned an MA in Humanities from the University of Chicago, focusing on ethnomusicology. He is now a graduate student in choral conducting at UCSB. His past experiences include service in the US Peace Corps in Armenia, where he also studied Armenian sacred music and toured with the Hover State Chamber Choir. Outside of music, Steven enjoys hiking, surfing, languages, yoga, and time with friends.
Cynthia Breen – Bookkeeper
Cynthia Breen has served as bookkeeper for both the Church and Parish School since 2010, ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing vital support to staff, Vestry, and finance committees. Originally from Greensburg, Kansas, she moved to Santa Barbara in 1976, attending San Marcos High School and later studying accounting at SBCC. Cynthia enjoys documentaries, writing, reading nonfiction, and sports, and is also a licensed Notary Public. Few know that a lifesaving operation at age nine made her future possible, a fact that deepens her gratitude for life and community.
Robert Brown – Office Assistant
A lifelong Episcopalian, Robert grew up at St. Matthew’s Parish in Pacific Palisades. After a year at UC Berkeley, he served in the U.S. Navy as a two-tour Vietnam veteran and later settled in Santa Barbara, where he worked as a hang-gliding instructor. Since joining All Saints in 2000, Robert has been active in lay ministries, completed the Education for Ministry (EfM) program, and has served as an EfM mentor since 2005. One of his greatest joys is leading the Parish School children in song during Chapel—continuing a love of music that began in his own childhood classroom at St. Matthew’s.
Kathleen Bright – Director of 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. She says that working in the church is more than just a job, it is a calling. In Spring of 2024 she left her post as Director of Administration and became the Director of Communications, a remote position.
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 the Choir Director. She is an avid bird watcher and nature lover, and spends as much time as she can with her beloved dog, Phoebe.
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.
