Rev. Jessica Schaap

The Rev. Jessica Schaap has been an avid amateur birder for about 15 years. A conversion like experience to birdwatching occurred shortly after she began studying for her Masters of Divinity degree at the Vancouver School of Theology. Jessica has been an ordained Anglican priest in the Diocese of New Westminster for over 14 years. She was rector of St. Paul’s, Vancouver, and assistant priest at St. James’, Vancouver. Since 2018, she has been the Missioner for Christian Formation for the diocese. Her mandate includes the development and support of Christian formation for all ages. She lives in East Vancouver with her spouse, daughter, one cat, and several bird feeders.