The Rev. David Buck, Rector

The Rev. Buck is a 1971 graduate of Davidson College, where he earned a B.A. degree in French, cum laude.  He continued his studies at Princeton, where he earned his Masters of Theology degree, and at Emory University, where he was awarded a degree as Doctor of Ministry in Theology, magna cum laude.

He was ordained a minister in the Baptist church in 1974 and served for three years as an assistant pastor at a church in New Orleans, then was called to be Senior Pastor at Terrill Road Baptist Church in Scotch Plains, NJ.  He moved to Huntersville in 1991 and served as Senior Pastor at Independence Hill Baptist Church on Eastfield Road through 2001.

The Rev. Buck was increasingly drawn to the Episcopal faith, and after serving as an assistant at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Mission in Mooresville in 2002, made the decision to return to seminary and study to become an Episcopal priest.  He received a diploma in Anglican Studies from General Theological Seminary in New York in 2003 and was ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in 2004.

You may contact David by calling the church office at: 704-892-0173 or by e-mail: dbuck@gostalbans.org

Meg has now moved, beginning a new chapter as wife and mother; with Michael and the boys. May their coming
life be rich with God’s blessings, peace, and Grace and may we be reminded of their presence in our lives; in friendship, with laughter, and love.
Thanks Meg – you are special.

The Reverend Rebecca Yarbrough , Vocational Deacon

Rebecca is a Charlotte native, married to Dave for 34 years, who lives in Charlotte with a dog and two cats. A graduate of Queens College and the UNC School of Government's County Administration Program, she's also the mother of Nancy and Kathy, incoming freshmen at USC and UNC-W respectively. She was ordained to the diaconate in June, 2008, and came to St. Alban's in July, 2008.

As a vocational deacon, Rebecca's call is to "bridge" between the Church and the needs of the world. This means helping to bring world and community needs to the attention of St. Alban's and helping St. Alban's to organize to meet those needs. Right now, that work includes supporting St. Alban's Helping Empower Local People Core Team (H.E.L.P. is an IAF-affiliated community organizing group), assisting the Outreach Team with a variety of projects, and coordinating the “Carolina Connection” of multiple Episcopal churches with Christ Church in Bay St. Louis for Hurricane Katrina rebuilding there and in Waveland, Mississippi. Rebecca also works part-time for Centralina Council of Governments as Assistant Director, working on environmental issues and the CONNECT regional vision.

You may contact Rebecca by e-mail at: ryarb1@carolina.rr.com or ryarbrough@gostalbans.org.