Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Oxford, Ohio

Staff Directory

The Rev. Julie Blake Fisher, Rector

The Reverend Julie Blake Fisher has served Holy Trinity since August 1, 2022. She comes to us from another Ohio college town, Kent, where she served Christ Episcopal Church as Rector for almost 16 years.

From a very early age, Julie felt a clear call to the priesthood.  She was the first female acolyte in her home parish in Buffalo. When she enrolled at the University of Virginia, she became active at St. Paul’s Memorial Church while she double-majored in Government and Religious Studies. While at UVa she also studied abroad in England at Cambridge University for two terms studying Anglican Theology. After graduation, Julie worked as a Human Resources Development professional where she developed skills in organizational development, communication, and strategic planning for nonprofit organizations (including a large teaching hospital). After earning a Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary she gained experience in youth ministry (including founding a puppet ministry) at parishes in Nebraska before coming to Ohio.

The joy and self-confidence Julie displays are exhibited in her abilities to build relationships, empower healthy collaboration, and create meaningful liturgical experiences. Julie is a dedicated ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. And as a cancer survivor, she has a strong affinity for people with health challenges.

In her spare time she practices fiber arts, studies historical costume, and is at work on the next phase of her viral art project, Episcopal Priest Barbie (Google it!). Julie is having a wonderful time getting to know the Oxford community with her husband Kip Colegrove, a retired Episcopal priest and fellow ardent cat lover and Star Trek fan.

The Rev. David Guilfoyle, Deacon

Dave was appointed deacon in October 2019. Previous to Holy Trinity, Dave served as deacon at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Born and raised in Harrison, Ohio, Dave served in the United States Air Force and the Ohio National Guard before beginning a career at GE Aviation in Cincinnati. He retired as a program manager in GE’s technical training department in 2017. Dave has a Bachelor of Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He was ordained a deacon in the Indianapolis Diocese in 2016. Dave and his wife Nina live in Metamora, Indiana. They have 4 grown children, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.  In addition to his work at Holy Trinity, Dave serves as a Chaplain Associate with the Seamen’s Church Institute, providing chaplain services on the towboats that work the inland waterways.

Dr. Phillip Roberts, Organist and Director of Music

Phillip Roberts holds three degrees in composition, including a DMA from the College Conservatory of Music (University of Cincinnati) with cognate studies in organ. He has extensive experience in accompaniment as well as arranging and editing. He currently teaches Theory, Counterpoint, and Composition in the Department of Music at Miami University. He also plays with jazz groups and has been the rehearsal accompanist for the Cincinnati Ballet Company.