The Rev. Stephen C. Tamke serves as the Rector of Christ Church, Manhasset. A graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary ('17), he came to Christ Church in July 2020 after serving for three years as the Curate at St. John's of Lattingtown Episcopal Church in Locust Valley. During his time in seminary, he served as Deacon and Seminarian at The Falls Church Episcopal in Falls Church, Virginia, as well as the Music Teaching Assistant to the Seminary's Professor of Church Music & Director of Chapel Music.
Born and raised in Garden City within the Diocese of Long Island, Fr. Stephen grew up as a parishioner at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, where singing in the Cathedral Choir for many years inspired his initial call to ordained ministry.
Fr. Stephen is married to his wife, Danielle, and is the youngest of five sons of Jane and Steve Tamke. A die-hard Yankees fan, he can often be found watching or attending games throughout baseball season.