Our Staff & Vestry

Senior Warden – 2022

My name is Kris Noah and I am excited to serve as Senior Warden this year. I am a Conway native. I have been a member of St. Peter’s since the early 1990’s after marrying a cradle Episcopalian. This is my first time serving on the vestry, but if there is a named committee at St. Peter’s I may have been on it at one time or another.  My late husband, John Burford, and I were very involved in Christian Education and served as Sunday school teachers for more than a decade. I have helped plan a picnic or ten and foraged every dollar store in the county for plastic eggs for many a St. Peter’s Easter egg hunt.

I am mom to Jay and Anna Burford and mom-in-law to Kayley Burford. I am also the pet parent to an elderly yellow lab named Hollie and two kitties named Waldo and Emmerson (I know I need a Ralph). In June 2021, I married at St. Peter’s and started a new adventure as a wife to John Noah. If you ever want to hear a crazy story, I will share with you how a picture sent from the 2019 diocesan convention led to my marriage.

I have spent more than 30 years working in Higher Education. I currently serve as the Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Director of Financial Aid at Hendrix College. Fall of 2022, will be the 12th “move in day” of which I have played a part. Hendrix is my alma mater and as one College President pointed out, I not only do a job here, but also I add to the positive employment numbers of those who chose an undergraduate degree in Philosophy!

Hi, I’m Genie Davis and I’ve been a member of Saint Peter’s since my family moved to Conway in 1989. I’ve been an active member of the church for about 25 years. I’m on Altar Guild Team 1. I’m the wedding coordinator and usher coordinator. You’ll see me at the 11:00 service on the lector side 4 rows back with my mom, Jan Davis.

I’ve been the Quality Assurance Director at the Arkansas Public Health Laboratory since the middle of 2021. Yes, I’ve been on the frontlines of the pandemic since day one.

Some of my favorite things are hanging out with my cats (2 rescue kitties: Bats & Tiger Lily), spending time with my family and friends, reading (my go-to is The Hunger Games Trilogy), The Big Bang Theory (love some reruns and I have all the seasons), traveling (boo for the pandemic- Costa Rica and Banff are my top destinations) and my mom’s German food.

I’m excited to be back on the vestry and hope my talents can move Saint Peter’s towards a bright future. Saint Peter’s is incredibly important to me – this church is needed in my life, and I believe needed in this community.

2022

After spending the first 34 years of her life in Ohio and the next 34 years in Michigan, faith brought Judy Weaver and her loyal curly cocker spaniel, Jaspur, to 34 Wilderness road in Faulkner county, Arkansas. Who knows what the next “34” will be, but she was glad to find a home and warm welcome at Saint Peter’s on her first Sunday attending on June 6th, 2018.

Judy’s work as a certified peer support specialist drew her to Arkansas where she has invested in the much needed efforts toward facilitating addiction recovery across multiple counties in the state. Soon to celebrate 35 years of sobriety herself, she is passionate about sharing her authentic, lived experience with others and supporting them as they start their own journey toward a healthier life. Having spent over 25 years working as a mental health professional/peer support specialist specializing in addiction recovery, she brought with her a love and passion for the well-being of her fellow humans. Working as a volunteer for Arkanpaws Rescue, she also has a passion and love for fellow fur creatures. Jaspur very recently crossed the rainbow bridge; he was her comforting companion for 13 years and lived a full life.

When she is not working hard to serve others, she might be found enjoying her favorite foods such as a nice glass of sweet tea, a perfectly cooked steak, mashed potatoes, and corn; or she will be focused on her hobby of maintaining and adding to her giraffe themed collection with over 200 pieces.

I have been a member of Saint Peter’s for more than 50 years. My husband Danny and I have two daughters, Lisa Crowson and Brooke Melton, four grands, Reed and Cole Henderson, and Gracie and Mary Melton, who continue to put up with me and keep me young at heart.

After teaching elementary and middle school for 32 rewarding years and retiring in June, 2004, Saint Peter’s became an even larger part of my life. I now have the gift of time to do things I had always wanted to do. More church involvement was one of those things. I have learned so much about the workings of the Church and our Church Family, and in that process, myself! Currently, I am President of our Imogene Chapter of The Order of the Daughters of the King. I also served a three-year term as Diocesan President which afforded me the opportunity to connect with Daughters in churches across Arkansas, Province VII, the United States and Internationally. Daughters of the King is an international order of lay women taking vows of prayer and service to Christ and the Church. I also enjoy working in the Food Pantry, with the Altar Guild, the Guatemala Mission Team, Community of Hope, and the Vestry. Saint Peter’s has been such a strong part of the big moments in my life, both sad and joyous. I love Saint Peter’s and am happy to serve in any way needed.

2024

Lynne Rich started school in Syracuse, New York and ended with a Doctorate from Mississippi State University. After which, she joined the University of Central Arkansas as an associate professor in Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology.  She believes Arkansas is a beautiful, self-sufficient state and a great place to live and do sociology. Additionally, she currently serves on several educational non-profit boards, including the Foundation Board of Arkansas PBS. 

Lynne has belonged to St. Peter’s since 2007. She has been seen in church doorways greeting people on Sundays, in the Fledglings writer’s group, in SPARC, and in the Servant Leadership School, where she facilitated a course on poverty and inequalities in America. Through these experiences, Lynne continues to form treasured bonds and relationships. She feels St. Peter’s greatest asset is its people. 

In her copious amounts of free time, Lynne is writing a book about homeless youth and young women in Arkansas. She enjoys reading, painting, and metalsmithing. She also relishes traveling and spending time with her family, friends, and sweet baby dog.

A true Okie from Muskogee, Chris moved from Oklahoma to Conway to attend Hendrix College and just never left after graduating. He has worked at Conway Corporation since 2002 and currently serves as the Manager of Voice Services and is a member of the Executive Staff. Chris is a lifelong Episcopalian and came to Saint Peter’s in 2006. He has served on the Vestry twice before (once as Senior Warden), is a current member of the Choir and Handbell Choir, works on the church’s archives, and helps with SPARC. Outside of church and work, Chris continues to hone his passion for photography, incorporating fun travels with friends and family.