St Peter's Episcopal Church, Fernandina

A warm, welcoming community of people called to know, love, worship and serve Jesus Christ and His people.

Our Staff


The clergy and staff of St. Peter’s occupy offices in the building immediately behind the church at 801 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034-3628. They may be reached by e-mail, or by telephone at (904) 261-4293,  or FAX (904) 277-1617.

Clinton M. H. Weinberg     Parish Administrator

E-mail      Phone (904) 261-4293, Ext. 10

Clinton came to us from Grace Episcopal Church in Orange Park, Florida, where he currently serves as Choirmaster.  Clinton holds a Bachelors of Music in Classical Voice from the University of North Florida followed by additional graduate studies in music. Currently he is pursuing a Masters Degree in Worship Studies at the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies.  Prior to his venture into church administration, Clinton held positions with the Academy of Music at Jacksonville University, Theatre Jacksonville, and the Duval County Public School System as a music educator.  In addition to his work at St. Peter’s and Grace Episcopal, Clinton maintains a private teaching studio in Amelia Island, teaches at the Amelia Arts Academy and his Wedding Music Service,  www.JaxWeddingMusic.com. To learn more about Clint, visit his web site.



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Rich Smith     Parish Life Director

E-mail      Phone (904) 261-4293, Ext. 13

A retired university professor from Pennsylvania, Rich came to St. Peter’s in 2002. Prior to that he was the Assistant Director of Barnabas for five years. As the Parish Life Director, Rich assists the clergy and staff in carrying out the mission of the parish. He matches the skills and interests of parishioners with appropriate ministries in the church.


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Jan Smith     Parish Musician

E-mail      Phone (904) 261-4293, Ext. 19

Originally from Alberta, Canada, Jan recently moved to Amelia Island from Virginia and for a time served as Interim Parish Musician at Church of Our Savior, Jacksonville. She is a cradle Episcopalian, although she has worked for various denominations. Jan is responsible for planning music for all services in collaboration with the Rector and other musicians, directing the Chancel Choir and Folk Choir, and playing for all worship services. She joined our staff in February, 2008.

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Jim Carpenter     Treasurer

E-mail      Phone (904) 261-4293, Ext. 14

Jim submits budget proposals for the approval of the Vestry and oversees the parish financial affairs. 


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Lee Watanabe     Financial Secretary

E-mail      Phone (904) 261-4293, Ext. 14

Lee documents revenues and disbursements, acts as the office computer guru, and helps the parish administrator. She has been at St. Peter’s since the middle of 2001. 

Cray Sellers     Sexton

E-mail      Phone (904) 261-4293, Ext. 20

Cray maintains the buildings and grounds on the church campus and is an integral part of the daily life of St. Peter's.


church window imageDetail of the St. Peter window in the east wall of the chancel, just to the right of Jesus.