Staff and Vestry
The Rev. Dr. Brandon Dasinger is the new priest at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church effective August 1, 2026. His faith journey brought him from the Methodist church to the Episcopal church. He was ordained as a Deacon in the Episcopal church in December 2025; and ordained as a priest in the Episcopal church on June 20, 2026. Father Brandon, his wife, Kelli, and their three children now reside in Hartwell. "When we visited, we knew immediately this was the place where we were called to serve and put down roots," Rev. Dr. Dasinger told us.
Please click on this link to read his letter to The Hartwell Sun on July 30, 2026.
Rev. Dr. Brandon Wilson Dasinger, June 20, 2026, at his ordination:
“Overwhelmed by God’s Grace and Goodness”
I’ve continued my full-time ministry as the director of family ministries at St. Peter and St. Paul. But after December 2025, I also began being their deacon with new roles in terms of setting the table and assisting with the Eucharist!
I will continue to serve at St. Peter and St. Paul until August 1. I will then transition to becoming the Priest-In-Charge at St. Andrews in Hartwell. My family has loved our time at St. Peter and St. Paul, but we’re also excited to begin serving at St. Andrew’s.
The calling and ordination to the priesthood simply made me feel overwhelmed by God’s grace and goodness. What a holy privilege it is to be a part of this ministry and what a wonderful encouragement to have such an amazing community of clergy and laity to support us! I left the service feeling immense gratitude.
Carol
Volunteer Treasurer
August 2, 2026.
It was a joyful day for our congregation. Rev. Dr. Brandon Dasinger conducted his first service for St. Andrew's Episcopal, and we also welcomed our new choir director, Michael Brewer.
Father Brandon’s name has now been added to our sign in front of the church. We are very excited to start this next chapter at St. Andrew’s.
Blondie WillinghamParish Administrator
2026 Vestry
Left to Right:
Karen (Clerk of Vestry), Alan, Renee, Helen, Amy, Rhea (Senior Warden), Nancy, Anita, Larry (Junior Warden), Margaret, Bob
VESTRY
The vestry is the legal representative of the parish and serves as its governing body. It is composed of elected lay members who work alongside the clergy to ensure the effective operation of the church. The vestry's primary responsibilities include:
Financial Management: Overseeing the parish's finances, including budgeting and fundraising.
Property Maintenance: Caring for and maintaining church facilities and properties.
Leadership Selection: Interviewing and calling a rector, as well as electing delegates to the annual diocesan convention.
Mission Support: Helping to define and articulate the mission of the congregation and supporting its activities.
The vestry typically consists of a senior warden, junior warden, treasurer, and secretary, along with other members elected by the congregation. The senior warden often acts as a liaison between the vestry and the rector, while the junior warden may oversee property-related matters. The number of vestry members and their terms can vary by parish, but they are usually elected at the annual parish meeting.