On June 18, 2001, the Rev. Susan J. Latimer began her ministry as rector of St. Mark's
Episcopal Church.

Susan is originally from a small rural town in Southern California and made her way east to
attend Yale University. After studying music in Salzburg and Vienna, Austria, in 1980, she
graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Music in 1982, and went on to obtain her Master's in
music from the University of Southern California in 1984.

Susan received her Master of Divinity, Magna Cum Laude, from Candler School of Theology,
Emory University, Atlanta, GA in 1992, with a concentration in Liturgical Theology. Her
honors thesis is entitled: "Looking Through Christ the Morning Star - A Historical, Theological,
and Poetical Study of The Exsultet". Following her ordination to the Episcopal priesthood in
1992, Susan held postions as Assistant to the Rector at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in
Athens, Georgia, Associate Rector at Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur, Georgia, and Assistant to
the Rector for Christian Education and Youth at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in
Atlanta.

Susan loves to lead retreats and quiet days. She practices several forms of contemplative
prayer, including Centering Prayer, Taize' sung prayer, and meditative walking. She is
committed to Christian formation for all ages, and sees the spiritual journey as a life-long
process.

Susan is married to John B. Roberts, and together they have two young boys, Franklin and
Hugh. As a family, they enjoy music, singing, reading, hiking, and camping.

Susan will be on sabbatical from June 19 - October 18, 2006. More on Susan's Sabbatical.