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The Reverend Terry W. Bull is Rector of the Church of the Advent.  He began his ministry with us in 2001.  In addition to a love of being a Priest and father of two adult children, he also loves being a musician, playing with several musical groups in the area. Fr. Terry holds a BA in Foreign Languages from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master of Divinity from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. The Reverend Penny Foster is our Deacon.  Deacon Penny has a long history of service at Advent.  She is retired from Canisius College, loves working with Advent's youngest parishioners, and frequently assists with wildlife education programs. Ms. Jennifer May is Advent's Parish Secretary.  Jennifer joined us in 2006. In addition to her fantastic organizational and administrative skills, Jennifer is an award winning jazz bassist who heads up her own Big Band: Ladies First. Jennifer also teaches music both privately and for Narden Academy. Mr. Benjamin Phillips, PhD is Organist/Choirmaster at the Church of the Advent.  Ben leads not only the Senior Choir, but also the Youth Choir and serves Advent on several leadership teams. Ben holds a Bachelor of General Studies (English & Psychology)  from the University of Kentucky, a Bachelor of Music, a Master of Music, and a PhD in Philosophy all from SUNY, Buffalo.