ST. FRANCIS IN THE VALLEY
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     Our Clergy

PictureThe Rev. Dr. Warren Leibovitch, Rector










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Fr. Warren – born in Montreal and ordained to the priesthood in 1992 – has served as Rector of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, for the last twelve years and, before that, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church in Barrie, Ontario, for fifteen years.  Fr. Warren and his wife Annette, a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) working in speech and language therapy.  They have three sons, and, lest we forget, the family includes a Jack Russell named Piper.  In July 2019, Fr. Warren completed a doctorate in Educational Leadership specializing in Faith Formation and Congregational Development at Virginia Theological Seminary.  His many interests include cooking, reading, astronomy, almost anything having to do with nature, and daily walks with his wife.  

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The Rev. Becky Williamson, Deacon
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​The Rev. Becky Williamson grew up in the mountains of Wyoming and Colorado where she learned about Franciscan Theology before she identified with this way of living.  Becky has work experience as a teacher, coach, counselor, social worker, spiritual director, and chaplain.   Becky was ordained as a Deacon in 2011 and served at St. Augustine’s Tempe where she also led a Contemplative Prayer group.  Among her passions is providing a listening ear to those in need and meeting the Christ in each individual.    She and her spouse, Sue, enjoy traveling in their RV, cooking, music, and being with their two dogs, Frida and Emma.  

Our Staff

All staff can be reached by phone at 520-625-1370.  Our office email is office@stfrancisgvaz.org.
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Gerald Near, Parish Administrator, Director of Music

​​Gerald is well known as a composer of liturgical music. The present Hymnal of the Episcopal Church includes both hymns and service music from his considerable output. Gerald holds degrees in music from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with advanced work in conducting from the University of Minnesota.
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Deborah Harby, Financial Officer

​Deborah received her B.A. from Wayne State University in Michigan but moved to Arizona before the next snowfall. She is transferring from a fifteen-year career managing financials for insurance agencies and capital groups in Tucson. In addition to number crunching, she is long-time volunteer with the Sahuarita School District and a parishioner at Our Lady of the Valley. She is married to her high school sweetheart and together they are raising their two children in Sahuarita. 
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J. Michael Case, Organist
​​A native of North Carolina, Michael holds a degree in organ performance from Indiana University, and a teaching certificate from the University of Wisconsin. He has served as organist in various churches and performed solo organ recitals for over forty years and has taught music in both public and private schools, at college level, and privately.  Michael has been doing work as a music engraver for MorningStar Music Publishers since 1992. When not on the organ bench or engraving music, he is also a professional dog trainer, is an approved evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen program, and an AKC Agility Judge.

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600 S. La Canada Dr. 
Green Valley, AZ 85614

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Services 

Sunday Morning Holy Eucharist
9:00 a.m.

Monday Morning Prayer
9:00 a.m. in the Chapel

Wednesday Eucharist
9:00 a.m. in the chapel


Saturday Afternoon Eucharist
            On the second Saturday of each month, at 4 p.m., we will have our monthly Saturday Communion service. It is a relaxed, contemporary Eucharist, held in the Parish Hall, and lasting about 45 minutes. 

office hours

9 a.m. - 12 noon, 
​Monday to Thursday

Contact Us

Email: office@stfrancisgvaz.org
Phone:​(520) 625-1370​
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  • Welcome
  • About Us
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    • Bishop Reddall
    • Presiding Bishop
  • Worship
    • Our Services
    • Labyrinth
    • The stations of the Cross
    • Courtyard Crosses
    • Music
    • Worship Schedule - ROTA
  • RECORDED WORSHIP & MEDITATION
    • Recorded Worship/Meditation January 2023 to Present
    • Recorded Worship/Meditation April 2022 to December 2022
    • Recorded Services/Sermons Pre April 2022
    • St Paul's Anglican - Sermons by Fr Warren
  • Ministry
    • Opportunities to Serve
    • Serving >
      • Altar Guild
      • Ushers
      • Altar Servers and Readers
    • Caring >
      • Daughters of the King
      • Lay Eucharistic Visitor
      • Stephen Ministry
    • St. Francis Ministries >
      • HEARTS and HANDS TEAM
      • Newcomers Ministry
      • Refugee and Border Ministry
      • Talents Unlimited Boutique >
        • Tour of Homes
    • Giving >
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      • Estimate of Giving Form
    • Fellowship >
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  • CROSSROADS MISSION - ST FRANCIS EASTER PROJECT