The following members of our congregation are serving their Church by giving their time
and talents to the governance of the Church by serving on our Vestry.
Don Towe, Senior Warden
Don is a native of Oconee County, and has been, together with his wife Tracey,
members of Ascension
since 2001. They have three children Chris, Kevin and Amy. Both Kevin and Amy served
as acolytes
at Ascension before going off to college.
He graduated from Southern Wesleyan University and holds a degree in Business Management.
He is part owner of Upstate Insurance Agency in Clemson, SC.
Ginger Tidman, Junior Warden
Ginger and her husband Jay have moved from Pittsburgh to Greenville, SC, to Dallas, TX, to Atlanta
and finally to Seneca, where both are able to pursue their separate careers from home offices, enjoying the
freedom to work in the place where they plan to retire.
Currently EVP of Moore & Symons, a consultative marketing research firm, Ginger’s career spans more
than 35 years in advertising, marketing, and marketing research.
Since joining Ascension, she has been active on the Outreach Committee. As a greeter at Ascension she
hopes to continue the warm and welcoming tradition that makes Ascension a special place of worship and fellowship.
Marty Gallimore
Marty and Wayne were high school sweethearts and were married while in college
at the University of Tennessee. She was confirmed at Ascension 36 years ago in
“the little white Church” where their four children were later Baptized. Marty and Wayne’s
children grew up at Ascension, and their children are fourth generation Episcopalians.
Marty taught pre-school for nine years at Trinity Baptist Church and also taught a primary
Sunday School class at Ascension for several years. She is proud to be a member of
Joseph Whitehurst’s Discernment Committee, and she supports the Family Night Program.
Robert Lewis
Born in Northern Virginia. Baptized in the Methodist church. Met and married my wife, Barbara (baptized in Baptist church) in Richmond, Va. We joined, were confirmed and married in St. James Episcopal Church, Richmond. We have a daughter a son and three terrific grandchildren.
I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University was employed in various sales positions with Warner Lambert Pharmaceutical Company for 30ty years retiring in 1998.
We have lived in Va., Texas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Georgia and South Carolina and have been active Episcopalians in each of these states. I have served in various capacities in several of these churches. I was a member of the vestry and served as Senior Warden at Christ Church Episcopal in Norcross, Ga. And have been on the vestry and served as Senior Warden here at Ascension. Currently I serve as a layreader and Lay Eucharist Visitor. Previously I have served on the Good News Committee, Stewardship Chairman, Two Discernment Committees (for Russell & Gwin), and the Search Committee. In addition I have served as a delegate to the Diocesan Convention in Georgia for one year and for three years in South Carolina.
Within the community I’m a member of the Salem Lions Club, a Hospice Volunteer and volunteer with the Blue Ridge Jr. Golf Program.
As for hobbies, I enjoy golf, tennis, travel, walking, reading and bird watching.
Anthony Propes
Anthony is married to Kim, and has two sons, Ryan and Dylan, who also serve as
acolytes at Ascension.
He is a business Manager, and provides leadership to the industry in which he works.
He graduated with
MSc from Western Kentucky University
Anthony moved to Seneca three years ago, and began looking for a church, and found Ascension.
He does a large amount of volunteer work with the Recreation Department and the youth
of Seneca,
and the area.
Gail Reuning
Gail is a lifelong Episcopalian from a multi-generational Episcopalian family. The church has been the focus
of her volunteer time in many capacities for thirty-five years. The beauty of the language in our prayer book
and in our corporate worship is very important to Gail.
Chuck Smith
Chuck and his wife, Dee, arrived in Oconee County and Church of the Ascension in 1992 at the conclusion of a 30-year career in the US Army, and they have been Ascension parishioners ever since. Chuck has served on the Good News Committee, a Search Committee, and as Chair of a Discernment Committee for a candidate for ordination. He and Dee also serve as ushers and as greeters.
Peg Stutsman
Peg is a lifelong Episcopalian. She has a BS in Nursing from FSU and is married to Fred, a local CPA. Peg has two children (a son and daughter, both of whom live in Florida) and one grandchild. She is a case manager and works primarily out of her home, with driving around the upstate. At the church she is a lay Eucharistic visitor and a reader at the 8:00 service.
Audrey Trinder
Audrey joined Ascension 10 years ago, and has been a life long Episcopalian
During this time She has served on the vestry two times before, acting as Senior Warden
twice. Audrey
has also served more than 4 years as ECW President, and instrumental in many of the
projects and
commissions of the church.
She has a deep love and commitment for Ascension and its people.
Leila Walker
Ellen Young
Ellen has been active in the Episcopal Church for 25 years. Before moving to South Carolina
she lived in Connecticut where she taught Sunday School while their children were young and
later served on an adult education committee. This committee organized several Alpha sessions.
Ellen had the opportunity to be a small group facilitator for three of the Alpha courses. During her
years in CT, she helped organize Prayer teams that ministered during the morning worship service.
Since coming to Ascension in 2004, she has been a member of the Good News Committee
and has helped facilitate a number of courses offered within the Family Night program.
Janet Walker, Clerk of the Vestry
Janet has been a member of Ascension for 7 years and a life long Episcopalian. She has served on the Vestry and on the Search Committee. She and her husband Jim are greeters for the 1030 service. She is currently the Department Head for Nursing at Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton.
She and Jim reside in Liberty with daughter Johanna and grand-daughter Juleeanna.
Peter Cooke, Treasurer
Parish Administrator
Connie Murphy
Connie is a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Seneca. She is married to Tom; their son, Christopher,
attends Northside Elementary School. Connie and her family moved to Seneca from Ft. Myers, FL in 2004.
They love experiencing the four seasons, hiking the trails in the mountains, and boating on many lakes in the
area. Connie and Tom have started their own furniture woodworking business, specializing in bunk beds.
She enjoys the close friendly atmosphere at Ascension and is happy to be part of our family.