St. Luke’s welcomes our new pastor, The Reverend Marianne Sorge Ell. She assumed this new role May 1^st, although she and her family have been members of St. Luke’s for several months.

Prior to coming to Seaford, Pastor Ell served two churches in

North Dakota from 1995 to 2013 -- St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Williston, ND and St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, in Cartwright, ND.

In addition to serving St. Luke’s, Pastor Ell is the chaplain at William Hill Manor, a continuing care retirement community, in Easton, MD. She also is a leader in the Episcopal Church nationally, serving in CREDO, a health and wellness program for active and retired clergy.

Pastor Ell was born in North Dakota, but grew up in Brazil and Maryland's Eastern Shore. She speaks Spanish and Portuguese. She enjoys coaching volleyball, basketball, and soccer, as well as walking, traveling, reading, photography and scrap booking.

She also delivers insightful, spirit-filled sermons. Join us at St. Luke's welcoming Pastor Ell and her family.



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