The Rev. Laird MacGregor
I am a native Kansan, born and raised in Medicine Lodge, in the south-central part of the state. My family was very active in St. Mark's Episcopal Church in ML during my formative years, and I'm a fourth-generation Episcopalian.
I attended seminary at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., graduating in 2006. I was ordained to the transitional diaconate around the same time, and accepted a call to serve at St. Anne's in McPherson, Kan., in June 2006. I was ordained to the priesthood there in November of that year. During my time at St. Anne's I served in a variety of capacities at both the local and diocesan levels and helped re-establish the volunteer chaplaincy program at the local hospital, among other efforts.
I left St. Anne's in November 2018 when the parish opted to discontinue the full-time rector's position. I relocated to Lawrence in January 2019 and, while pursuing full-time employment, have served as a supply priest in several locations across the Diocese of Kansas and have supplemented my income with some freelance writing. I also worked briefly as a temporary paraprofessional in a local elementary school in Lawrence. At this writing I am still seeking full-time employment that won't interfere with my duties at St. Martin's.
Prior to seminary and ordination, I worked for 15 years in daily newspaper journalism, including stints in various capacities at the Hutchinson (Kan.) News, the Olathe Daily News and The Tennessean newspaper in Nashville. While in Nashville I was an active member of Christ Church Cathedral downtown and actually began the ordination discernment process in the Diocese of Tennessee before gaining seminary sponsorship "back home" with the Diocese of Western Kansas. I also worked briefly as the media relations coordinator for the Nashville Rescue Mission, a 600-bed homeless shelter and addiction-treatment facility.
As for my personal life, I am single, never married and have no children, aside from my 5-year-old English Bulldog, Sir Francis. I enjoy reading, collecting books (especially on personal spirituality), working crossword puzzles and am a huge baseball fan (Go Royals!). If there's anything else you're curious about, don't hesitate to ask.
Finally, I wish to convey to you that, as your priest, it is my priority to be as available and accessible to you as possible. Even though technically my job is a quarter-time position, I don't consider myself ever "off the clock." If you need me for any reason and/or at any time, please don't hesitate to call at (620) 755-4042 or drop me an email (lstanmac@gmail.com). I am also available on Facebook and Instagram. Once pandemic conditions allow, I plan to keep regular office hours once a week at Third Space coffeehouse in Bonner Springs or by appointment at your request. I very much look forward to the time when we can all gather and get to know each other better!
Blessings and peace,
Fr. Laird MacGregor
I attended seminary at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., graduating in 2006. I was ordained to the transitional diaconate around the same time, and accepted a call to serve at St. Anne's in McPherson, Kan., in June 2006. I was ordained to the priesthood there in November of that year. During my time at St. Anne's I served in a variety of capacities at both the local and diocesan levels and helped re-establish the volunteer chaplaincy program at the local hospital, among other efforts.
I left St. Anne's in November 2018 when the parish opted to discontinue the full-time rector's position. I relocated to Lawrence in January 2019 and, while pursuing full-time employment, have served as a supply priest in several locations across the Diocese of Kansas and have supplemented my income with some freelance writing. I also worked briefly as a temporary paraprofessional in a local elementary school in Lawrence. At this writing I am still seeking full-time employment that won't interfere with my duties at St. Martin's.
Prior to seminary and ordination, I worked for 15 years in daily newspaper journalism, including stints in various capacities at the Hutchinson (Kan.) News, the Olathe Daily News and The Tennessean newspaper in Nashville. While in Nashville I was an active member of Christ Church Cathedral downtown and actually began the ordination discernment process in the Diocese of Tennessee before gaining seminary sponsorship "back home" with the Diocese of Western Kansas. I also worked briefly as the media relations coordinator for the Nashville Rescue Mission, a 600-bed homeless shelter and addiction-treatment facility.
As for my personal life, I am single, never married and have no children, aside from my 5-year-old English Bulldog, Sir Francis. I enjoy reading, collecting books (especially on personal spirituality), working crossword puzzles and am a huge baseball fan (Go Royals!). If there's anything else you're curious about, don't hesitate to ask.
Finally, I wish to convey to you that, as your priest, it is my priority to be as available and accessible to you as possible. Even though technically my job is a quarter-time position, I don't consider myself ever "off the clock." If you need me for any reason and/or at any time, please don't hesitate to call at (620) 755-4042 or drop me an email (lstanmac@gmail.com). I am also available on Facebook and Instagram. Once pandemic conditions allow, I plan to keep regular office hours once a week at Third Space coffeehouse in Bonner Springs or by appointment at your request. I very much look forward to the time when we can all gather and get to know each other better!
Blessings and peace,
Fr. Laird MacGregor