Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Taylor Johnson is an experienced professional in development and individual giving, currently serving as Manager of Individual Giving at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine since June 2023. Previously, Taylor held the position of Manager of Patron Relations at Atlantic Theater Company, where responsibilities included overseeing the Patron Program and coordinating significant fundraising events. With a strong background in management, communications, and fundraising strategies gained at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Taylor has also showcased artistic talents as an actress and dancer in various prestigious productions, including Saturday Night Live. Education was completed at New York University, contributing to a well-rounded skill set applicable to both the arts and nonprofit sectors.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, the mother church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and the Seat of its Bishop, is chartered as a house of prayer for all people and a unifying center of intellectual light and leadership. It serves the many diverse people of our Diocese, City, Nation and World through an array of liturgical, cultural and civic events; pastoral, educational and community outreach activities; and maintains the preservation of the great architectural and historic site that is its legacy. People from many faiths and communities worship together in services held more than 30 times a week; the soup kitchen serves roughly 25,000 meals annually; social service outreach has an increasingly varied roster of programs; the distinguished Cathedral School prepares young students to be future leaders; Adults and Children in Trust, the renowned preschool, afterschool and summer program, offers diverse educational and nurturing experiences; the outstanding Textile Conservation Lab preserves world treasures; concerts, exhibitions, performances and civic gatherings allow conversation, celebration, reflection and remembrance—such is the joyfully busy life of this beloved and venerated Cathedral.