The Rev. Jeffrey K. Evans
photo by Libby Hedrick – June 1, 2025
serves as Rector at St. John’s in Ithaca. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama in Birmingham with degrees in History and English. He earned his Master of Divinity at the General Theological Seminary in New York. He was ordained to the priesthood in December 2012. Father Jeff served as Rector of two parishes in the Diocese of Alabama before accepting the call to St. John’s and relocating to the Diocese of Central New York. Jeff is married to Isabel Evans, and they have two adult sons. In addition to being extraordinarily geeky about scripture, liturgy, and theology, Jeff enjoys reading, cycling, contemplative walks, music, Star Trek, singing, playing the guitar, and learning the banjo.