The Reverend Ken Hitch became Rector of St. Eustace in February 2021.

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Reverend Ken comes to St. Eustace after twenty years as a priest, having served in the dioceses of Southern Ohio, Vermont, and Eastern Michigan. He has a BS in Psychology from The Ohio State University and a MDIV from The General Theological Seminary.

Reverend Ken is interested in, and passionate about, social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He is currently serving as co-chair of the DEI Committee for the Lake Placid Central School District. He is also working with local organizations in the Adirondacks to hold conversations with concerned citizens around how to make the region more accessible and diverse.

As Rector, Reverend Ken is involved in nearly every aspect of parish life at St. Eustace. His primary areas of concern are pastoral care, worship, education / formation, and outreach. Along with the Vestry and Wardens, his focus is on creating a culture of radical inclusion at St. Eustace and in the community, empowering those who are called to serve, and sharing the Way of Love. Reverend Ken strives to live into St. Eustace’s mission: To offer the love of God revealed in Christ to the parish, the community, and the world.