Vestry
Vestry
Staff
Rev. Tara Bartol
Priest-in Charge
Effective June 1, 2025, Rev. Tara will become the Priest-in-Charge of All Saints. See below for a message from Tara.
My name is Tara Bartal, and I am honored to have accepted the position of Priest-in-Charge at All Saints Episcopal Church. I feel truly blessed to have this new opportunity, and I want to express my gratitude to the Vestry of All Saints for trusting me to serve you.
A brief note about me: I grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in a small family, most of whose members live overseas. My father, Steve Bartal, was born in GyÅ‘r, Hungary, and he currently resides in Anderson, South Carolina. My mother, Karin Scales, was born in Düsseldorf, Germany, and she passed away in 2016. I have two sisters: one lives in Florida, and the other is in South Carolina. I have been married once and have since returned to my maiden name. While I do not have any human children, I am currently owned by two cats.
Before I received a call to the priesthood, I worked as a graphic designer for 15 years in the yellow page publishing industry. I then transitioned to managing an art department for pharmaceutical labeling. In addition to my full-time work, I completed a significant amount of freelance design projects. Currently, I enjoy pursuing my passion for painting with acrylics and creating art jewelry using wire and stones. I also love hiking and I am a member of the Carolina Mountain Club.
I attended the School of Theology in Sewanee, Tennessee, where I earned my Master of Divinity (MDiv) in May 2023. Since then, I have been working in Denver, North Carolina, at St. Peter by-the-Lake as an Associate Rector. My passions in ministry include prayer, pastoral care, teaching, and studying the Scriptures.
During my first few months at All Saints, I look forward to focusing on learning about this parish—the skills, gifts, talents, and callings of its members, as well as the church’s history and identity. I also look forward to building a relationship with the parish of All Saints.
The central role of the Church in the world is to serve as a place of worship and to provide the sacraments, which are the outward signs of inward spiritual grace. However, its purpose extends beyond that. We come to church to worship, learn, and teach, and then we go out to serve by ministering, proclaiming, sharing, and working towards justice and peace among all people.
I believe hope thrives in a community of faith that fosters love and compassion. I also believe, as a church community, we are a beacon of hope to the wider community, and I am excited to embark on this journey with All Saints.
Yours in Christ,
Tara+
Carol Wertz
Treasurer
Carol is originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina and has lived in Cramerton since 1998. She graduated with a B.A. in English from Davidson College in 1994 and earned her J.D. from Campbell University School of Law in 1998. She practiced law in Gastonia specializing in Wills and Estates until 2007. She is an accomplished equestrian specializing in dressage and owns two horses. Carol is also a fiber artist and has her master weaver certification.
Charlette Crawford
Parish Administrator
Rebecca Beatty
Director of Music Ministries
Becky, who lives in Gastonia, is a United Methodist married to Rev. Dr. Wayne Beatty, a retired United Methodist minister. They have one daughter, Laura, who teaches elementary music in Hickory. Becky has degrees in Church Music/Organ from Greensboro College and East Carolina University. Since moving to Gastonia 21 years ago she has taught piano privately, accompanied voice students and school choirs, has been a substitute and interim organist at several churches, and held the position as director of music/organist at three different congregations in the area.