Rector

The Rev. Rowan Larson (they/them) became Rector of St. James in January of 2024. A graduate of Union Theological Seminary (NYC), Rev. Rowan previously served at churches in Newton and Cambridge in the Diocese of  Massachusetts. When Rev. Rowan is not at St. James, they can most likely be found at their barn with their dressage horse, Ramsey, a 17.1 hh Shire/Friesian cross. Rev. Rowan also enjoys reading, fiber arts, fly fishing, foraging, and hiking with their family.

Priest Associate

The Rev. Valerie Webster (she/her) is delighted to be sharing in the ministry of St. James in her semi-retirement. Rev. Valerie was previously the Associate Priest at All Saints in Big Sky. She currently serves as the  Ecumenical & Interreligious Officer for the Episcopal Diocese of Montana, as the Vice-President  of TEC's Episcopal Diocesan Ecumenical & Interreligious Officers Board, and is the Moderator of the Gallatin Valley Interfaith Association. She is also a trained spiritual director. 

Deacon

The Rev. Lynne Matthews (she/her) moved to Montana in 2022 after living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for 20 years. She served as Deacon for 2 years right after her ordination at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Jackson hole. She is thrilled to be serving as Deacon at Saint James. Rev. Lynne is originally from Littleton Colorado so is a western girl through and through now having lived in Colorado, Wyoming and now Montana. She still works full-time for the Bank of Jackson hole, remotely, but can’t wait to retire! When not at church or work, Rev. Lynne can be found in her garden, or curled up with a good book with her two dogs, Flynn and Saru.

Parish Administrator

Juliana Olliff is a Montana local, growing up in Yellowstone National Park and Bozeman. She attended Colorado College, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology.
After completing her degree, she moved back to Montana to be near her family. Juliana is currently splitting her time between her job at St. James and earning her Master's in Community Health at Montana State. In her free time, Juliana can be found in the ceramics studio or working on a knitting project.

Director of Music

Logan J. Henke is a conductor, vocalist, and composer who makes his home in the Gallatin Valley. A 5th-generation Montanan from rural Miles City, Logan is committed to exploring the intersection of choral art and the Episcopal faith in Montana's uniquely beautiful setting. Logan earned a Master of Music in Choral Conducting at Northwestern University, where he studied with GRAMMY Award-winning conductor Dr. Donald Nally, and Dr. Andrew Megill. Logan received his undergraduate education at Montana State University, where he graduated summa cum laude.

Chief Organist

Kyla Rosenberger is a pianist and organist who recently moved to Bozeman from Fort Worth, Texas.  She served churches there for four decades and was active in the local American Guild of Organists in many capacities.  Kyla has keyboard degrees from Kansas State University and Texas Christian University. She is married to Brian (who sings in the St. James choir), and they have two adult children. In their spare time they enjoy their cat, Spy, attend classical concerts, and explore the great outdoors of the Northwest.