Clergy, Staff & Leaders

Clergy

The Rev. Audrey Hasselbrook, Transitional Rector
Phone: (973) 744-0270 ext. 16
Email: [email protected]

Rev. Audrey is a life-long member of the Episcopal Church and a graduate of General Theological Seminary. She began serving at St. James in 2007. An important part of her ministry is helping children and youth build a life-long relationship with God. Rev. Audrey serves on the Diocesan Prison Ministry Committee, the Liturgy Committee, the Board of the diocese’s Nutley Senior Manor, and is a past Trustee of the Diocese. She has served in urban and suburban parishes in the Diocese of Newark.

The Rev. Dr. Walter E. Lewis, Associate Priest
Walter was graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary in 1964, and ordained to the Priesthood in 1965. Since ordination, he has served parishes in the dioceses of Washington, D.C. and Newark, including St. James as Associate Rector (1972-77). He received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew University in 1983.

Staff

Sean Price, Director of Music Ministries and Organist
Phone: (973) 744-0270 ext. 18
Email: [email protected]
Sean joined the staff of St. James in March 2012 serving as the organist and choir master. He has served in music ministry for more than 25 years. Sean is a graduate of Westminster Choir College and studied harpsichord performance at The Juilliard School. Sean also enjoys performing regularly on the church's 11 bell tower chimes.

Bettylou O'Dell, Business Manager and Preschool Registrar
Phone: (973) 744-0270 ext. 11
Email: [email protected]

Alexa Philo, Parish Administrator
Phone: (973) 744-0270 ext. 10
Email: [email protected]
Alexa Philo joined the staff at St. James in May of 2025. With a 30+ years in financial services, most recently for Americans for Financial Reform, Alexa brings administrative experience associated with bank exams and risk management. She holds a masters from the Yale School of Management, and a B.A. in Political Science from Barnard College.