Rev. Kenya Thompson believes that as Disciples of Christ we are called to love and take care of each other; to act on our Faith. She is dedicated to helping people grow closer to God and emphasizes the importance of relationships in building community. As a priest, educator, and advocate, she works to remove barriers preventing people from fulfilling their potential.

Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Indianapolis, Kenya attended Howard University, graduating in 1992. She later earned a master’s in education from American University in 1996. For over 20 years, she worked in education, including as a high school guidance and college counselor for 15 years.
Rev. Kenya joined St. George’s Episcopal Church in 1995 and was confirmed that year. After discerning a call to ministry, she earned her M.Div. from Candler School of Theology – Emory University and was ordained in 2018.

Her time working in China deeply impacted her spiritually, as she witnessed God’s love through the kindness of strangers, even those not Christian.

Since ordination, Kenya has served in various roles, including Vicar at Church of the Common Ground, Associate Rector at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, and Director of Leadership Development at Emmaus House. She is passionate about caring for the forgotten and unwelcomed and finds being a priest an honor and blessing, looking forward to future opportunities to love and serve God.