Richland was a small farming community (population 200) in southeastern Washington State until 1943, when the Federal Government purchased the town as a bedroom community for the then secret Hanford Engineering Works of the Manhattan Engineering District, the agency established during World War II to develop and manufacture atomic bombs.

When the Federal Government moved into town, they built one Protestant Church and one Roman Catholic Church. The Protestant Church was to be associated with whichever denomination was the largest at the time. Hence, the Central United Protestant Church is the Methodist Church today. However, a large number of the DuPont management team were Episcopalians, and they wanted their own church.

Rectors

The Rev. Leo W. Dyson - 1947-1950

The first Episcopal service in Richland was the Litany, and was held in the Methodist Church on March 7, 1944, by the Rev. Leo W. Dyson, vicar of mission churches in Kennewick, Pasco, and Prosser. In January, 1947 Father Dyson became vicar of a new congregation in Richland, with 42 charter members. Because members were from widely scattered parts of the United States, they chose the name All Saints'. Regular services were held in the Richland Grange Hall, which was being shared with the Richland Lutheran Church. The congregation received parish status in April, 1950. Father Dyson served as the first rector, until The Rev. Paul Stadius succeeded him on October 1, 1950.

The Rev. William G. Greenfield - 1952-1957

In early 1952, The Rev. William G. Greenfield became rector of All Saints'. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the church building at its present location were held on March 25, 1952. On June 15th the cornerstone was laid. The cornerstone contained a brass box in which were placed fragments of stone from Canterbury Cathedral, a list of charter members, a copy of the construction contract, a Book of Common Prayer, U.S. coins, and copies of local newspapers. Dedication of the $40,000 building and installation of the rector were held on October 19, 1952 by Bishop Edward Cross. A new office and education wing was added in 1955.

The Rev. Francis W. Carr - 1957-1960

In 1957, The Rev. Francis W. Carr became rector and he served the parish for 3 years.

The Rev. Marcus Hitchcock - 1960-1971

On August 1, 1960, The Very Rev. Marcus Hitchcock became the rector. During his tenure, the mortgage was paid off and the mortgage documents were burned in November, 1963. Father Hitchcock retired in 1971.

The Rev. Robert E. Reynolds - 1971-1979

In 1971, The Rev. Robert E. Reynolds became rector, moving from St. Paul's in Salem, Oregon. During his tenure, the Balcom and Vaughn pipe organ with 694 pipes was installed. The sanctuary and undercroft underwent remodeling, and air conditioning was installed. Remodeling of the sanctuary included installation of stained glass windows which were created by The Rev. James Barry of Phillipsburg, Montana. The education wing was remodeled in 1975, creating a multi-purpose room and a loft area for classes. One of the lasting benefits of Bob's tenure was his ability to assist the parish with acceptance of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.

The Rev. Frank J. Terry - 1980-1990

Following a lengthy search process, The Rev. Frank J. Terry from Church of the Incarnation in Great Falls, Montana became rector in 1980. Jeff had previously served in the Diocese of Spokane when he was assigned to St. John's in Ephrata and St. Dunstan's in Grand Coulee. During his tenure, the Growth and Investment for Tomorrow (G.I.F.T.) program was begun, to develop a master plan for the physical plant. While Jeff was at All Saints', a new narthex was added, which contained handicap-accessible restrooms, and a nursery and classroom. In June of 1990, Jeff was elected Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of Spokane. Jeff was ordained Bishop at Diocesan Convention in October, 1990 and assumed the office of Bishop Diocesan in January 1991.

The Rev. Charles H. Christopher, Jr. - 1991-1999

In August, 1991, again following a lengthy search process, The Rev. Charles H. Christopher Jr. became rector of All Saints'. Chuck came to this diocese from Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Chuck's education was at the University of Colorado and Seabury-Western Seminary. Until his arrival in Richland, his ministry had been in the Diocese of Colorado. Under his direction All Saints' completed a major expansion and remodeling of the building, with the addition of a new kitchen, expanded parish hall, new classrooms, additional restrooms, and new offices. He is now retired and living in Bend, Oregon.

The Rev. Janet Griffin- 2000-2009

In May, 2000, The Rev. Janet Griffin became rector of All Saints'. Jan came to All Saints' from San Francisco, California, where she was the interim rector of St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church. Jan received her MDiv. Degree from Church Divinity School of the Pacific (C.D.S.P.) in Berkeley CA. She retired as rector of All Saints' in November, 2009 but continues to be active in the diocese.

The Rev. Jane Schmoetzer - 2010-Present

In September, 2010, following a ten month tenure by the Rev. Joan Yetter as interim rector, The Rev. Jane Schmoetzer became rector of All Saints'. Jane came to All Saints' from Montana, where she served as rector for a cluster of four mission churches. She has a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from Purdue University and Master of Divinity from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary.

Deacons

The Rev. Edward Doud - 1963 -
In 1963, The Rt. Rev. Russell S. Hubbard ordained Edward Doud deacon. Ed became the first deacon to serve the parish.

The Rev. William Kratzer - 1970-1996
In 1970, the Rt. Rev. John R. Wyatt ordained William Kratzer deacon. Bill passed away in 2007.

The Rev. Caryl A. Marsh - 1977-1980
In 1977, The Rev. Caryl Marsh became a deacon assistant to the rector. One year later she became the first woman ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Spokane. Bishop Wyatt, who was also a close friend, ordained her. Among her other duties, Caryl was involved in youth ministries while at All Saints', and served as Priest-in-Charge when Bob Reynolds resigned to take a position in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

The Rev. Fernando Villalobos - 1981-1985

In 1981, the Rt. Rev. Leigh A. Wallace, Jr. ordained Fernando Villalobos deacon. Fernando became the third deacon to serve the parish, and concentrated his ministry on Hispanic ministry issues. Fernando served the parish until his death in 1985. He was the only Hispanic deacon in the diocese.

The Rev. Sandra H. Robison - 1993-
On February 21, 1993, the Rt. Rev. Frank J. Terry ordained Sandra Robison to the Sacred Order of Deacons. Sandra's ministry was primarily in education and ministry development until her retirement in 1999.

The Rev. Mary Alice Hawkins -1999-2007
On November 13, 1999, the Rt. Rev. Leigh A. Wallace ordained Mary Alice to the Sacred Order of Deacons. Mary Alice's ministry was primarily in the areas of pastoral care, worship, and Liturgics until her retirement in late 2007.

The Rev. Dorothy (Dutch) Carlisle - 1999-2010

On August 14, 1999, the Rt. Rev. Cabell Tennis ordained Dutch Carlisle to the Sacred Order of Deacons. Dutch's ministry was primarily in the areas of pastoral care, Prayer Group, and ministry to elderly until her retirement in the summer of 2010.

The Rev. Vicki Johnson - 2014-2021

On October 17, 2014, the Rt. Rev. Jim Waggoner ordained Vicki to the Sacred Order of Deacons. In addition to assisting during worship, Vicki served as our Pastoral Care Coordinator, guiding the various ways we pray for and support one another, until she retired and moved to Anacortes in 2021. 

The Rev. Mark Sluss - 2019-present

In 2019, Deacon Mark moved here from St. Louis. Mark assists and sometimes preaches during worship. In addition, he coordinates Lay Eucharistic Ministers who take Communion to our homebound parishioners. Mark also has a special heart for outreach and connection with the LGBTQ+ community.