Ministries at Christ Episcopal Church

Christ Episcopal Church offers a range of ministries designed to deepen faith and strengthen community ties. Members can engage in educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and service projects that support both the congregation and the wider community.



Chair: Jill Bates

Provides programs for all ages

Strengthens faith and promotes knowledge growth

Offers a supportive learning community

Christian Education

Chair: Doreen Fagiano

Manages the church website and social media

Creates marketing materials for events and programs

Promotes events and service opportunities

Communications Commission

Chair: Bruce Adkins

Strengthens church unity

Develops community support projects

Organizes parish fundraisers

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Promotes Christ’s Kingdom

Episcopal Church Men

Chair: Ann Woolford

Supports church unity and mission

Fundraises through food and events

Hosts meetings and receptions

Donates to community organizations

Episcopal Church Women

Chair: Michele Lewis

Sponsors social gatherings

Supports community among parishioners

Fellowship Commission

Chair: James Rivera

Oversees church budget management

Monitors stewardship and donations

Ensures transparent financial reporting

Supports sustainable financial planning

Finance Commission

Food Pantry

Chair: Roy Smith

Serves local families in need

Provides food and personal hygiene products 

Operates as a volunteer-driven ministry

Chair: Hannah Massey

Enhances worship with hymns

Leads seasonal music programs

Encourages joyful congregational singing

Music Ministry

Chair: Jane Guerin

Welcomes visitors

Hosts newcomer receptions

Connects guests with parishioner hosts

Newcomers Commission

Chair: Kristi Gross

Supports local ministries

Funds and encourages parish involvement in community projects

Partners with charitable organizations

Extends Christ’s light beyond church walls

Outreach Commission

Chair: Fr. Daniel Johnson

Healing Ministry (Fr. Daniel Johnson) conducts healing

services and hospital visits 

Prayer Wheel (Judi O'Neill) offers confidential prayers

for trying times and emergencies

Parish Cycle of Prayer (Debbie Sandstrom) spotlights weekly prayers for parishioners

Meal Ministry (Anne Williams) provides meals to parishioners during illness or crises

Parish Care Commission

Chair: Bruce Bowen

Oversees facility repairs and improvements

Organizes grounds maintenance 

Enhances church aesthetics

Coordinates volunteer maintenance teams

Property Commission

Co-Chairs: Martha Clark and Linda Rooney

Offers spiritual support for pets

Provides limited financial aid

Sponsors community pet care events

Tenders pastoral care for owners

St. Francis Pet Ministry

Chair: Connie Hockaday

Provides affordable clothing and household options

for local families

Operates with a focus on service and stewardship

Encourages donations and volunteer participation

Supports parish ministries with its profits

Thrift Shop

Chair: Fr. Daniel Johnson

Coordinates Sunday and special worship services

Supports clergy in liturgical planning and execution

Maintains a welcoming atmosphere for all attendees

Ensures worship is spiritually meaningful

Worship Commission