The Episcopal Diocese of California
Ron Culmer serves as the Rector at St. Clare's Episcopal Church since August 2004 and has been a Priest in the Diocese of California since 2004. With a foundational career in The Episcopal Church beginning in June 1994, Ron held the position of Priest at both St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church. Prior military service includes a role as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from April 1985 to April 1988. Ron's education encompasses a Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Development from Seabury-Western obtained between 2011 and 2020, a Master of Divinity from The Church Divinity School of the Pacific, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from California Lutheran University.
The Episcopal Diocese of California
Our Mission: Embodied Justice for All People & for God’s Creation • Church Vitality • Rooted Spirituality • Transparent & Accountable Leadership • Inclusive Community The Episcopal Diocese of California serves a diverse community of faith encompassing the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Approximately 21,000 people form 73 congregations and the diocese is organized into six deaneries (a geographical group of parishes). The Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and Southern Alameda deaneries cover their respective counties; the Peninsula Deanery consists of all of San Mateo County and a small portion of Santa Clara County.