Staff & Vestry
Dave, Paul, and Justin
CLERGY
Priest-in-Charge – Paul N. Walker – paul@christchurchcville.org
Paul was called to serve as Priest-in-Charge in 2008. He was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. Paul graduated from the University of Virginia in 1986 with a degree in English and received his Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary in 1995. Previously, he served as Associate Rector at Christ Episcopal Church from 1995 to 2001, as Canon for Parish Life and Chaplain of the Day School at The Cathedral Church of the Advent (Birmingham, AL) from 2001-2004, and as Director of Anglican College Ministry at Christ Episcopal Church from 2004-2008. Paul is married to Christie and they have three children, Hilary, Glen, and Rob.
Associate Rector – Dave Johnson – dave@christchurchcville.org
Dave has been at Christ Church since 2007. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island and spent most of his childhood in Springfield, Virginia. He completed his undergraduate degree at Oral Roberts University with a double major of Biblical Literature and European History (1991) and his graduate degrees at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (2001) and Nashotha House Episcopal Seminary (2002). He has served in full time parish ministry in the Episcopal Church since 1992 in parishes in Virginia, Wyoming, and South Carolina. He and his wife, Steph, have been married since 1990, and their five children are Cate, Becky, Abi, Emily, and Paul. Dave also has an older son, Andrew, a student at Hampden-Sydney College who also serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. For fun he enjoys spending time with Steph, goofing off with their kids, sports, reading, and guitar. Most of all, he is grateful for the mercy and grace of God he has experienced through Jesus Christ.
Associate Rector – Justin S. Holcomb — justin@christchurchcville.org
Justin started at Christ Church in 2008. He was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. Justin graduated from Southeastern University in 1994 and from Reformed Theological Seminary in 1997 and completed his PhD from Emory in 2003. He and his wife, Lindsey, direct Mosaic–a non-profit organization that initiates sustainable projects that serve those suffering in Sudan and Uganda. Justin has served as a youth minister at a church in Florida and as the Director of Graduate Ministries at the Center for Christian Study (Charlottesville, VA).
STAFF
Parish Administrator – Marcy Hooker – marcy@christchurchcville.org
Marcy started at Christ Church in 1996 as a “temp”. A Chicago native, she and her husband, Jim, (high-school sweethearts, now married for 33 years), relocated to Charlottesville in May 1996. She has two grown sons and two granddaughters back in the Chicago area. She also serves as a faculty member of Credo, a wellness benefit for Episcopal Clergy and Lay Employees. Marcy enjoys serving the Lord in both ministries, here at Christ Church and at Credo conferences.
Office Administrator – Lyn Gunsalus – lyn@christchurchcville.org
Lyn was born in Georgia and moved to Staunton, Virginia when she was 12. She graduated from James Madison University with a B.S. in Early Childhood and taught kindergarten and first grade for eight years. After leaving the classroom, Lyn worked on Capitol Hill as Office Manager for Congressman Tom Coleman (R-MO), then took a job as a Legislative Analyst with a Washington, D.C. law firm. Prior to becoming a member of Christ Church, she served as Office Manager at St. Paul’s-Ivy. Her husband, Brent, is an attorney, with a law degree from Washington & Lee University. They have been married 27 years and live in Afton. Lyn is grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Christ Church.
Music Minister – Paul M. Walker — paulm@christchurchcville.org
Music Minister – Alex Mejias — alex@christchurchcville.org
Alex began working at Christ Church in 2004, leading the music at Anglican College Ministry. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2000 with a degree in Religious Studies. From 2000-2002 Alex worked with the student ministry at Galilee Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach, and then returned to Charlottesville to study law at the University of Virginia. After graduating from law school and passing the New York bar, Alex began pursuing music full time both as a worship leader and singer-songwriter. Alex has completed two recording projects since that time, the first capturing music from Anglican College Ministry titled “High Street Hymns.” More recently Alex completed a CD of his own original songs titled “Alex Mejias.” Alex is married to Ashley Diaz Mejias who is in the Director of Women’s Ministries at the Center for Christian Study.
Youth Minister – Liz Edrington – liz@christchurchcville.org
Liz became the Youth Minister in the summer of 2006 after graduating from the University of Virginia with a degree in Sports Medicine. She grew up in Warrenton, Virginia, and she has a special place in her heart for Scotland (where she studied for half of a year in college). She coaches the varsity girl’s soccer team at Charlottesville High School, and she is still in daily grateful awe that getting to love and serve kids is what she does for her “job”.
Director of Arts Community — Kate Daughdrill – kate@christchurchcville.org
Kate began her involvement as a Fellow at Christ Church in 2007. She is now facilitating our arts community as she focuses on our monthly arts gathering (the Makers Series) and our art gallery/space (the Garage). She grew up all over the South but calls New Orleans her home. She graduated from the University of Virginia in 2007 with majors in Studio Art and Political and Social Thought. She also works part time at Piedmont Council of the Arts in McGuffey Art Center.
Facilities Manager – Al Loving
William Alfred Loving (you can call him Al) is our staff member with the most years under his belt. He was hired by Bishop Atkinson in 1994. Al is truly a Christ Church ambassador to all from our little corner of the world. He is always there with a helping hand for his fellow staffers or just folks on the street around Christ Church. Al manages our complex buildings and their systems, and assists with our weekly ministry of Loaves & Fishes.
FELLOWS
Elizabeth Jordan – elizabeth@christchurchcville.org
Hailing from Woodberry Forest, Virginia, Elizabeth Jordan graduated this past May from the University of Virginia with a degree in History. As a fellow, she will be working closely with the women’s college ministry and teaching some high school Sunday school classes. She also works part time as a media consultant at the Virginia Center for Digital History. She’s been going to Christ Church since her first year and is so excited to be working here now.
Terri Taylor – terri@christchurchcville.org
Terri Taylor just returned from two-years of teaching English in a village in Kyrgyzstan with the Peace Corps. Originally from Kingsport, Tennessee, she graduated from UVa in 2006 in American Studies and Religious Studies. She enjoys yoga, coffee, books, and, especially since her return to the US, grocery stores.
Davis Gouldin – davis@christchurchcville.org
Davis grew up in Richmond and is a recent graduate of UVA, where he double majored in Religious Studies and Music. Throughout college, he has helped lead music at the 5 o’clock service, and spent a summer working with Christ Episcopal’s youth group. In addition to his Fellows duties in the upcoming year, he will be working with FOCUS (Fellowship of Christian Universities and Schools), an organization that ministers to middle and high school students in local private schools.
VESTRY
Harry Bowen, Senior Warden (Term expires 5/31/09)
John Warnecke, Junior Warden (Term expires 5/31/10)
Kemp Hill, Register (Term expires 5/31/10)
Dale Varga, Treasurer (Term approved annually)
Catherine Baritaud (Term expires 5/31/11)
Rick Carter (Term expires 5/31/09)
Carol Craig (Term expires 5/31/11)
Mike Dickens (Term expires 5/31/09)
David Drayer (Term expires 5/31/09)
Bill Gordon (Term expires 5/31/11)
Hock Hockensmith (Term expires 5/31/10)
Donna Murray (Term expires 5/31/09)
Andrew O’Shaughnessy (Term expires 5/31/10)
Consi Palmer (Term expires 5/31/11)
Clair Robison (Term expires 5/31/10)
Lester Wilson (Term expires 5/31/11)
Vestry Contact info: bowenh@msn.com