Glenbrook’s St. John in Wilderness rector retires

Rev. Elizabeth Bonforte Gardner will make her annual parish homecoming to coincide with the retirement celebration of the Rev. Victoria Warren after 12 years as rector of the historic St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 1776 Hwy 50, Glenbrook church 10 a.m. Sunday, the Feast Day of St. John the Baptist. All are welcome to attend. 

Prior to her ordination in 2008, Warren headed up a non-profit organization that focused on solving social issues through the Nevada Legislature. Under her leadership, changes were instituted to protect consumers, seniors, children, the homeless, the disabled, the gay community and other marginalized people. 

Gardner approved the congregation’s desire to keep a relationship with Rev. Warren as Rector Emerita, the first retired clergy member to have this title in the Diocese of Nevada.

A resident of Carson City since 1982, Warren is married to Ron Warren, with whom she enjoys an extensive blended family.