Colleen Herman, Secretary & Bookkeeper

Colleen grew up in Trenton, MI and currently resides in Brownstown with her husband Jerry and two children. Colleen received her Bachelors of Music Degree from Western Michigan University and her Masters of Music Degree from Wayne State where she studied Flute Performance. Colleen adjudicates Solo and Ensemble Festivals for MSBOA, has performed with many different orchestras and freelances in churches for weddings, funerals, and special services throughout the year. Colleen is also involved with Seaway Chorale & Orchestra as a performer and as a Board Member. When Colleen is not doing anything musical she enjoys helping Saint James, spending time with her family, hanging out with friends, and watching sports on television and at the stadium.  email

The Rev. Philip Dinwiddie, Rector

Fr. Phil was raised in the Roman Catholic Church to the age of ten when his family moved to Michigan and joined the Episcopal Church. As a student in high school and college he led summer camping programs for the diocese and youth and young adult retreats. After two and a half years of study in Mechanical Engineering he transferred to the Jane Addams College of Social Work in Chicago where he earned a BSW with Honors, later receiving an MSW from the University of Michigan and an MDiv with Honors from the Virginia Theological Seminary. Fr. Phil has been Rector of Saint James’ since the summer of 2004. When he is not preaching, teaching and providing pastoral care he enjoys following technology, writing, and playing acoustic guitar.  He is married and has three children in his household, including the newest, born in early 2012.  email

Harold Schwochow, Sexton

Harold joined our staff in 2008 after retiring from General Motors after 36 years. Harold worked on the GM Quality Control team, using skills he now employs on a daily basis at Saint James’ to make the church building and property delightful to behold in cleanliness and function. Harold is married to Sharon and has four grown children who live both nearby and far. When you see him around, give Harold a thumbs-up for all the good work he does around Saint James’. He is truly a valued member of the staff! email

Jim Johnson, Interim Minister of Music

Jim Johnson began organ studies at the age of fifteen. As a Minister of Music he has served parishes in Texas and Michigan. As a public school teacher and principal he served for 36 years, retiring most recently as principal of Hulsing Elementary School in Canton, Michigan (456 students). Jim moved to Grosse Ile this past August. He sings in the Grosse Ile Chorale, the Grosse Ile traveling choir, and when he is not otherwise engaged, at the Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church. Jim has served as a substitute organist for many churches in the area, including at GIPC and St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Trenton. Both heartily recommend him. Jim is friendly, funny, a great story-teller, a talented musician, an administrator by vocation, an experienced choral leader and a gifted teacher. He enjoys walking his Great Danes and making great electronic finds at garage sales. email