CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES
Meg Ganchan Rice
Retreat Speaker
Cradle Episcopalian and a lover of God's Word.
More about Meg
Statistic: Married to Steve Rice, a hunter and fisherman, for 51 years.
What this has taught me: patience, humor, perseverance, and a palate for venison
Statistic: Birthed three children in less than 4 years (Stephen 49, Susan 47, Meghan 46).
What this has taught me: how to pray on my face
Statistic: Developed a Christian-based sexual abstinence course for teens that was in many churches throughout the nation, Russia, and Africa.
What this has taught me: that God has a sense of humor when he calls people to do His will
Statistic: For 7 years was the "mother hen" or director of a postgraduate program called the Fellows program at St. John the Divine in Houston.
What this has taught me: it's easier to mother other people's children.
Statistic: Teaches the Hope of Glory Women's Bible Study
What this has taught me: God is good and loves His people, especially women.
Statistic: Prayer Ministry team at SJD.
What this has taught me: How on earth does one go through life without prayer and a Savior!
Statistic: Vestry member for three terms and senior warden.
What this has taught me: It is easier being a Sunday school teacher to 2-year-olds
Statistic: Has four perfect grandchildren.
Sarah Gividen
Worship Leader
Sarah Gividen serves as the Director of Modern Music at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, where she leads worship alongside her husband. Together, they form Family Hymnal, a band dedicated to writing and sharing worship songs designed to draw families closer to God through music.
With over 20 years of experience leading worship, Sarah finds deep joy in watching others encounter the Lord, no matter their age or background. Beyond church life, she and her husband are raising three children, who inspire much of their family-centered songwriting.
When she’s not leading worship or writing music, Sarah enjoys reading and diving into true crime documentaries.
