The Holy Way Presbyterian Church Tucson Arizona
Holy Way Church Staff



Rev. Raymond Thomas
Pastor
Rev. Dr. Raymond S. Thomas began serving as Pastor here in January 1995. He grew up in Edison, New Jersey, received a Bachelor of Science in math at the University of Michigan, and his Master of Divinity at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. In 1999, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by the International Seminary in Plymouth, Florida. Rev. Thomas has served as an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church since 1982. In 2004, Ray served as Moderator of the Presbytery de Cristo.

Rev. Ed Parsil
Parish Visitor
Rev. Ed Parsil has been our Parish Visitor since 1996. He grew up in Highland Park, New Jersey, received a BA Degree from Central College in Iowa, and Master of Divinity at New Brunswick Theological Seminary in NJ. He served as a Missionary in East Harlem Protestant Parish in New York City, and Pastored Churches in Hoboken, NJ, North Brunswick, NJ, and Tucson before retiring in 1995.

Alan Stevens
Music Director

Alan Stevens grew up in Illinois and received undergraduate degrees in from Millikin University. He spent six years teaching middle school and high school choral music while working on his Master's degree at Northern Illinois University. Making a huge switch, he then headed off to NYC to work as a freelance performer. He has a variety of experiences in community, church, and professional choirs. In the fall of 2009 he made his way to Tucson to begin working on his Doctorate in choral conducting at the University of Arizona. Alan is thrilled to be a part of the worship experience at The Holy Way and to share his musical talents with the congregation and community.

Sarah Terpening
Administrative Assistant
Sarah Terpening came on staff as our Administrative Assistant in July of 2008. Sarah greatly enjoys working with our congregation and leadership to help make Holy Way a warm and welcoming church home. Born in Tucson and raised in southern Arizona, she spent 8 years working in the automotive field before answering the call to seek a path of service. The Holy Way’s mission and heartfelt concern for the community offers many opportunities to answer that call, and she is proud to serve the Presbyterian denomination.