Join us every third Thursday at 1pm ET for a monthly gathering of alums to connect with one another, hear about the diverse contexts EDS alums are serving in their work and ministry, and stay up to date with all things EDS!
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Register below to join us on March 21 at 1pm ET, where we will hear from featured alum Randy Callender.
The Rev. Randy Kyle Callender, born in Philadelphia to a close-knit Barbadian family, has been deeply rooted in the Episcopal Church from a young age. Inspired by his experiences in diocesan events and organizations like the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE), he has been an active leader in youth and young adult ministries. Randy earned his Bachelor's degree in Communications from Cheyney University before pursuing his Masters of Divinity at The Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) in 2010.
Ordained as a transitional deacon in 2010 and later becoming the first African American male priest ordained in the Diocese of Pennsylvania in twenty-five years, Randy's journey led him to serve as Rector at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Annapolis, MD, starting in 2012. In 2024, he began serving as the Canon for Mission in the Diocese of Maryland.
Throughout his ministry, Randy has been deeply involved in various committees and initiatives focused on youth, racial reconciliation, and bridge-building within and beyond the church. He has also lent his expertise to the One America Movement's Faith Over Division program, addressing societal divides in congregations and communities. Randy's passion for building relationships and fostering inclusivity in God's Beloved Community guides his teaching and preaching.
Randy is married to Katya and is a proud father to Jaivyn and Soraya.