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.
Dr. Michael Maronich, Organist & Choir Director
Contact the Organist & Choir Director at: [email protected]
Michael Maronich joins Christ Church Parish having most recently served as director of music at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Queens, New York. Michael is on staff at Sarah Lawrence College as accompanist and vocal coach and is on the faculty of the Rudolf Steiner School, Wilton Music Studios, and Rockland Conservatory. Michael holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Rutgers University, as well as Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees from Manhattan School of Music.
The Officers of Christ Church
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.
Jill Gallagher, Warden
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.
From left to right: Jill Gallagher, Chris Bartro, Bob Bysshe, Bob Kloss, Nancy Stevens, Marianne Crew, Alexander Scott, Mary Dale Lancaster, Laura Russell. (Not pictured: Nancy Given.)