Rector
Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift: send down upon our bishops, and other clergy, and upon the congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy grace; and, that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honor of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Book of Common Prayer
Prayers For Clergy and People, page 817
The Reverend Jonathan Erdman
The Rev. Jonathan Mark Erdman came to Calvary Church in July of 2010. Father Erdman and his wife, Andrea, and their two children, Sarah and Joseph, came to Louisville from New York City, where Father Erdman served as Curate and Youth Minister at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue. Before serving at Saint Thomas, he served as Curate at Emmanuel Church, Webster Groves, Missouri.
Born in Mahoning Township, Pennsylvania in 1978, he is the son of an Episcopal Priest. Father Erdman received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Missouri – Rolla in 2000, and his MDiv from Yale University Divinity School in 2004. He was ordained Deacon in 2003 and Priest in 2004 in the Diocese of Missouri.
In 2002 Father Jon married Andrea Lea Benson at Christ Church, Rolla, Missouri. Their two children, Sarah and Joseph, were both born in New York City in 2007 and 2010 respectively. Andrea has served as Director of Volunteers for Episcopal Social Services of New York, and has a Master of Social Work Degree from Saint Louis University.
Father Jon is passionate about preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is committed to pastoral ministry and worship, and in making the riches of the traditions of the Church available to those who come to Calvary. He is dedicated to strong Liturgy, faithful worship, and making the love of Christ known in worship and in the outreach of the church.