The Very Rev. Julia Hendrix serves as priest of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Waupaca, Wisconsin. She brings a deep love for God, people, and the Church, along with a commitment to honest faith, thoughtful preaching, and generous welcome.
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Mother Julie is passionate about creating a church where people can be real—where questions are welcomed, grace is assumed, and no one is asked to pretend they have it all together. Rooted in the ancient practices of Christianity and shaped by the Episcopal tradition, her ministry weaves together scripture, sacrament, and daily life, helping people discover how God is already at work in the ordinary and the unexpected.
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As priest of St. Mark’s, Mthr. Julia is especially committed to building a community grounded in love, integrity, justice, and compassion. She believes the Church is at its best when it reflects Christ’s radical hospitality—loving neighbors, serving the wider community, and offering a faith that is both deeply rooted and alive to the world as it is today.
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​Mthr. Julie came to St. Mark's in June of 2021. She grew up in the heart of the Fox Valley in Wisconsin. She is an avid Packers and Badgers fan.
​A life-long Episcopalian, Mthr. Julie, prior to becoming a priest, worked as a lawyer advocating for HIV/AIDS patients in the 1990s, immigration reform on Capitol Hill, and then as a high school English and history teacher in international schools in several different countries.
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As of rector of St. Mark's, Mthr. Julie is responsible for the spiritual health and vitality of the church, serves as the administrative head of the church, chairs the Vestry (the lay leadership team of the church), and spends equal time bent over the Bible as she does creating Sunday's bulletin.
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On the diocesan level, Mthr. Julie serves as the Regional Missioner or "dean" of the Eastern Ridges Region of the Diocese of Wisconsin. She also serves on the Standing Committee, the Disciplinary Committee, and is a delegate for the 2027 General Convention.
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For fun Mthr. Julie spends time with her husband Steve, and their 2 dogs and 2 cats. She has three adult children and probably the world's best grandsons. Sometimes you can find her whacking at the tall grass in an effort to find a lost golf ball, or walking her dogs through the local parks. She reads, loves knitting and crocheting, dabbles in painting, and enjoys a good cup of coffee along with good conversation.
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Want to schedule a meeting with Mthr. Julie? Please don't hesitate to reach out.
Contact
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715-258-5125