OUR LEADERSHIP
Clergy and Staff at Christ Church
The Rev. Emilie Finn, Priest in Charge
Contact Pastor Emilie at: [email protected]
Pastor Emilie Finn comes to Christ Church from the Diocese of Arizona, where she spent her first 10 years as a priest. Emilie earned her Masters of Divinity from Yale Divinity School, and since then she has been a church planter, a school chaplain, a religion teacher, an associate rector, and a priest in charge. When she is not working, she enjoys reading, writing, walking, yoga, and spending time with her wife, Deb, and their dog, Cleo. The most exciting part of ministry for Emilie is learning what the Holy Spirit is doing in a community, and discovering the ways in which she can support and participate in that work.
Beth Cox, Parish Administrator
Contact the Parish Administrator at: [email protected]
Beth Cox came to Christ Church in January, 2011. She has been an active member of St. James' Church in Danbury since 2001. She earned her B.A. in Communications from Muhlenberg College, and her M.B.A. in Finance from Pace University. Beth's responsibilities include payroll; compiling Sunday bulletins, brochures, and financial reports; and tracking income, expenses and contributions. The office hours are 9:15-3:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Wardens of Christ Church
Todd Eubanks, Warden
Todd Eubanks currently serves as a Warden of Christ Church Parish. He has been a long time Redding resident and a member of the church for over 15 years. Todd has been an active lay reader, chalice minister and property committee member during his time at Christ Church. He also served as Chairman of the Finance Committee for 12 years before accepting the position as Warden.
Bob Kloss, Warden
Bob Kloss is currently serving as a Warden of Christ Church Parish. He has been a Redding resident and active member of Christ Church for 36 years. During his time in Christ Church Bob has served as vestry member, acolyte, chalice minister, lay reader, member of the organ committee, and recently an active participant in leading Morning Prayer.
Treasurer & Clerk of Christ Church
Marianne Crew, Treasurer
Marianne Crew is currently the treasurer of Christ Church Parish. She has been a resident of Redding and member of the church for 32 years. In her time here she has been on the finance committee, stewardship committee, Altar Guild, and has served as a Lay reader and chalice minister.
Laura Russell, Clerk
Laura Russell is currently the Clerk of Christ Church Parish. She has been a resident of Redding for 47 years and a member of the church for 37 years. She has been a Warden, Vestry Member, Convention Delegate, Sunday School teacher, Lay Reader, Usher, Chair of the Memorial Garden Committee and also a member of the Finance Committee, Altar Guild, and Hearts and Hands.
The Vestry of Christ Church
The Vestry is the governing body of the church. There are seven regular members, each of whom serves a three-year term. Vestry officers include two wardens, a treasurer, and a clerk. The Vestry has responsibility for keeping watch over the property and the finances of the parish. They work in concert with the Priest in Charge, so that our parish may continue to flourish.