The Rev. Taylor Vines
Rector
The Rev. Taylor Vines served as Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Ypsilanti, Michigan, from 2023-2026. During his time there he worked with parish leaders and community partners to strengthen congregational life and expand the church’s engagement with the wider community, including partnerships with local service organizations, support for immigrant neighbors, and collaboration with other faith communities on efforts for justice and public witness. Fr. Vines was ordained a transitional deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina and ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Michigan. Prior to parish ministry, he served as a Chaplain Resident at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He earned a Master of Divinity from the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, and holds a certificate in Faith-Based Nonprofit Leadership from Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity. Before pursuing ordination, he taught high school Spanish in North Carolina and Mississippi and was active in LGBTQ+ and community organizations. A native of southwest Mississippi, Fr. Vines looks forward to returning to the Gulf South when he begins his ministry as Rector of St. Augustine’s in mid-June. In his free time, he enjoys reading, walking in nature, and discovering good coffee shops.
Max DoVale
Director of Music
Max DoVale is a New Orleans based pianist, composer, and educator. Growing up in California, Max played in jazz groups around the Los Angeles area, playing in country clubs and restaurants, as well as writing and arranging music for local jazz ensembles. He moved to New Orleans in 2017 and received his Bachelor's of Music in Composition from Loyola University New Orleans. He now serves as a piano accompanist on staff for vocalists in Loyola's Jazz and Musical Theatre department.
Max enjoys writing music for orchestra, jazz ensembles, choirs, and other ensembles, as well as scoring films and other forms of media. Max has been a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church as their tenor chorister the last three years.
Max enjoys writing music for orchestra, jazz ensembles, choirs, and other ensembles, as well as scoring films and other forms of media. Max has been a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church as their tenor chorister the last three years.
Joline LaCoste
Preschool Director
Joline LaCoste’s journey as Director started as a parent here at the Pre-School many years ago. She has served in every capacity of the pre-school. This is her 16th year as Director.
Darlene Fischer
Sexton
