Rev. Ann Marie Quigley-Swanson

Reverend Ann Marie Quigley-Swanson accepted a call to be the next Pastor/Head of Staff at St. Mark in September, 2021. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech communication. From there, she attended Union Presbytery Seminary in Richmond, VA, graduating with a Master of Divinity in 1996. Following graduation, Ann Marie served as Associate Pastor of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church in Clearwater, FL for 4 years. In 2000, she joined the staff at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church in Tampa, FL as their Parish Associate, In 2004 she answered a call to Northwoods Presbyterian Church where she served for 17 years, most recently as Senior Associate Pastor. Ann Marie is married to Pete Swanson, and they have two children, Brandt and Emma. The family has 2 dogs, Cooper and Molly, who keep them active and with whom they share lots of love. Ann Marie has a heart and passion for ministry. Pastoral care has been the center of her ministry in every setting, and she is excited to get to know the St. Mark family and community. Sharing in the joys and struggles of people’s lives, and helping point to God’s presence within those, is where she finds meaning and joy. From leading worship to visiting in hospital rooms, she seeks to bring a sense of God’s love and grace to all.