Missouri pastor suspended after church learns she managed Epstein's private island

The Hill ^ | 3/17/2026 | WDAF

[Nextrush]

KANSAS CITY, MO (WDAF)-A pastor in Missouri was suspended last week after it was discovered she worked for and managed the private island of late-sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for nearly a year.

On Thursday Bishop Robert Farr of the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church placed Rev. Stephanie L. Remington on leave, pending a review by the episcopal office.

Remington reportedly worked as Epstein's administrative assistant and temporary property manager of his private island, Little Saint James, from August 2018 to May 2019...

[TXBlair]

There is SO. MUCH. WRONG with this story. Where to even begin?

[frank ballenger]

She should have made a load of money and not had to resort to the religion rackets.

In the Loved One (movie based on the Evelyn Waugh novel).
Jonathon Winters character to the young Robert Morse:

“I suggest you consider getting into non-sectarian ministry.
There is a LOT of money in it.”

Movie was in 1965, long before Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyers and the long list of others including Jimmy Swaggart, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Tony Alamo and Creflo Dollar.

[Texas Eagle]

Administrative Assistant. Hmmmmm. What are some of the typical duties of an Administrative Assistant?

[roving]

Even if a pastor repents, they still cannot be a pastor again.

[KittyKares]

She was only suspended for 90 days, so she may come back to the pulpit.

[Nextrush]

There’s some sort of spirit in that picture not the Holy Spirit IMHO.

[Mr. Blond]

I’m more of an NALC guy.

[jonrick46]

My choice for the picture would seem very superficial. If you look at it carefully, I see a look that definitely is not spiritual. She is guilty of something I can’t name. My “not guilty” claim was sarcastic and I’m glad you picked up on it.

[steve8714]

Not enough queers on Epstein island for a promotion.

[cyclotic]

Female Pastor?

There’s no such thing is scripture

[dennisw]

I vote not guilty too. Get her to testify to Congress.

[Vaduz]

Missouri pastor suspended democrat party makes phone call want a job?.

[Scrambler Bob]

Should that be “Pastra?”

[Nervous Tick]

So I guess one of the Epstein Island “working girls” was named Grace? 🤣

[Albion Wilde]

If she repented she would have left the UMC faster than a Democrat leaves a job fair.

LOL!!

[Liz]

lol