Staff

The Rev. Dr. Eric Tuttle

Rector

 Eric joined this warm and welcoming community in 2025 after completing a Ph.D. in Theology, Politics, and Ethics at Princeton Theological Seminary. Before this, he served as Priest-in-Charge at an urban church in Trenton, New Jersey. At the heart of his ministry is the belief that God meets us in community when we show up for each other with mercy, compassion, and understanding.

Originally from Colorado, Eric continues his love for the outdoors through hiking, gardening, soccer, and running. He is also an avid reader and a writer, working on creative essays, academic articles, and book projects. When he’s not doing any of that, he’s spending time with his friends, family, and rescue dog named Mako. 

You can email him at rev.etuttle@gmail.com.

Beth Wood

Parish Administrator

Beth is our amazing Parish Administrator! She pretty much takes care of all the details of making St.Thomas’ run effectively.  She came to work for us in August, 2015.  Beth, a Moore County native, is a graduate of Wake Forest University. Beth previously worked as Administrative Assistant at Greenwood Forest Baptist Church in Cary, NC. She has lived in Sanford for 14 years. Beth and her husband, Richard, have been married for 18 years and have one daughter, Megan.  In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and going to sporting events.

June Burbage

Organist

June began her musical ministry with us on September 25, 2016.  She holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Music in Performance from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.  She has also done postgraduate study in performance at Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy.  June lives in Raleigh, and while her musical focus has been accompanying, she is also active in chamber music activities. June has played in the pit orchestra for both the North Carolina Opera and the North Carolina Theater.  She is an Episcopalian, but has played for many different churches.  June says, “My three daughters, their wonderful husbands and my grandchildren are the loves of my life! I will try not to overwhelm you with pictures of my grands!”