Les Carpenter

Rector

The Rev. Les Carpenter became the rector of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in a suburb of Houston, Texas, in December 2012. Previously, he served as associate rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Indianapolis with a focus on young adult ministries. He received his M.Div. from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary and his B.A. from the College of William and Mary with a double concentration in economics and religion. Carpenter studied improv comedy in Indianapolis, where he also played on a professional team. He has performed improv in several venues around Houston, including Station Theater and Beta Theater.