Our Staff
Brian Murphy
Rector
Brian and his wife Tamara were born in Binghamton, NY where they met in high school. They have been married for over 25 years and have four adult children - Andrew, Alex, Kendra and Natalie. He has served as Rector of Church of the Apostles since 2016. Before coming to Connecticut, Brian served as the Executive Pastor at Christ Church, an Anglican church in Austin (where he was also ordained into the priesthood) and the Executive Administrator at his home church in the greater Binghamton area. In his free time, he enjoys baseball (he's a Yankees fan), boating and spending time with his family.
Etienne Maree
Associate Rector
Etienne and his wife Beth were born and raised in South Africa before moving to Fairfield County in September 2021 where Etienne serves Church of the Apostles as Associate Rector with a focus on our Senior Youth and Worship ministries. Etienne has an undergrad in Architecture, a Masters in Divinity from Regent College in Vancouver, and served as an ordained Anglican Priest in South Africa for five years before coming to Connecticut. Etienne and Beth have two beautiful and energetic young children, Elsie and Theodore. In his spare time Etienne enjoys playing sports or walking nature trails.
Jan Buchanan
Deacon
Jan has been an Anglican Deacon serving Church of the Apostles since 2015. She and her husband, Jeff, were founding members of Apostles and are active in all aspects of church life here. Jan's desire is to see the building up and maturing of the body of Christ and seeing lives transformed through intentional discipleship. Jeff and Jan have been married for over 30 years, have two grown daughters, one son-in-law, and two grandchildren. They live in Shelton with their English Mastiff, Mac.
Amy Willers
Children’s Ministry Director
Amy has a heart for children and young families, especially after becoming a stay-at-home mom for her two children, Audrey and David. Amy led a MOPS in both Monroe and Trumbull for five years, and has published a children's book that introduces children to the grace that is available through Jesus. Amy and her husband, Ryan, have been attending Apostles since 2014 and currently live in Trumbull.
Jane Jackson
Office Administrator
Jane has a heart to serve at Apostles and was a Covenant member of Apostles for four years before she started working as the Parish Administrator. Jane loves the Lord and feels called to care for the congregation as well as manage the office. She loves serving in this capacity. She lives in Stratford and enjoys spending time with her sons, daughter-in-laws and grandson.
Walter Wittwer
Deacon (non-stipendiary)
Walter and his wife Karen, married for 26 years, have been attending Church of the Apostles since 2005. They have two children, Ben (married to Lindsay) and Hannah (married to Bob) and three grandchildren (Jake, Frances and Esme). He has a BA in Psychology and Masters in Public Administration, Not-for-profit focus. He has worked, and continues to work, with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for over 40 years, and volunteers with prisoners and post-abortion men. He was ordained to the diaconate in 2021.