Background
Shafer, Michael Gales was born on March 12, 1941 in New York City. Son of Judson Bell Shafer and Helene Gales.
Shafer, Michael Gales was born on March 12, 1941 in New York City. Son of Judson Bell Shafer and Helene Gales.
Bachelor, Bard College, 1966. STB, Berkeley Division School, 1969.
Curate Holy Trinity Church, Valley Stream, New York, 1969—1971. Rector St. John's Parish, Lewisboro, 1971—1985. Assistant minister St. Peter's Church, Albany, 1986—1988.
Priest-in-charge Trinity Church, Watervliet, 1989—1995, St. Luke's Church, Chatham, 1995—2000, Episcopal Church Regeneration, Pine Plains, since 2000. Coordinator juvenile sex offender treatment program La Salle School, Albany, 1989—1999. With United States Naval Reserve, 1960-1962.
Volunteer chaplain Taconic Correctional Facility, Bedford Hills, New York, 1980—1986. Committee member Young Life Mid Hudson Valley. Member of American Legion Chaplains, Rotary Club (president 1993).
Married Johanna Marie Bauby, June 17, 1967. Children: Reuben, Gail.