About Will
The Rev. William S. Stanley has been vicar of St. Stephen’s Church since February 2020. In this role, Will oversees the program staff and serves as a member of the executive leadership team. A native of Washington, D.C., Will is a graduate of the University of the South, Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, and the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. He serves on the Board of Governors of nearby St. Catherine’s School, as well as the Board of the Episcopal Parish Network. Will was ordained deacon and priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, serving first as curate of Holy Innocents’ Church for two years. He was then called west to Southern California and served two different Episcopal parishes—St. Cross in Hermosa Beach and All Saints’ in Beverly Hills—focusing on pastoral care, outreach, and work with youth and young adults. He is engaged to be married to Will Ferguson, a professional opera singer and Richmond native. They enjoy the performing arts and exploring Richmond’s food and beverage scene.
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