The Rev. Michael Sweeney began serving our parish on July 1, 2024. Click here for more information about Father Michael and his family.
His email is [email protected].
His email is [email protected].
Mark Sullivan is proud to serve as Music Director at Christ Church. Mark studied piano with Andrew Klein of the Pre-College Division at The Juilliard School and went on to undergraduate and graduate studies in piano performance, composition, and conducting at the School of Music at Boston University. A Guilford resident for 25 years, Mark appears regularly as a soloist and accompanist, and has served as Music Director of St. Andrew's, Madison, and the United Methodist Church of Clinton, among other positions. He came to Christ Church in the Fall of 2013. Mark can be reached at music@christchurchguilford.org.
Linda DePedro is our Parish Administrator. Linda recently joined the team and is the daily cheerful and helpful presence in the office. Linda is originally from Prospect, CT but now lives in Killingworth with her husband. She has three children and seven grandchildren. She enjoys reading, walking, spending time with her grandchildren and her new found love of the local beaches.
Linda can be reached during office hours, Monday - Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm. Otherwise you can leave a message at 203-453-2279, or an email to [email protected].
Linda can be reached during office hours, Monday - Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm. Otherwise you can leave a message at 203-453-2279, or an email to [email protected].
Kate Haggans, Newsletter Editor, is a retired professor of music. She holds a doctor of musical arts degree from the University of Arizona and taught at the university level and with the Opera Theatre of St. Louis Artists-in-Training program. She and her husband moved to Guilford in 2018 to be closer to their children and granddaughters. Kate can be reached at newsletter@christchurchguilford.org.
Page Pelphrey, Director of Youth Faith Formation, was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and is what we sometimes call a “Cradle Episcopalian.” Growing up, she went to Sunday School, VBS, youth group, weekend retreats, summer camp, confirmation class, and mission trips to Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. She was part of a college group of Episcopal campus ministry. She knows the Eucharist in Spanish, French, and English. What keeps her reciting the prayers of the people and lighting those Advent candles four weeks before she even dares say Merry Christmas to anyone? The love of community, fellowship, the need to pray, and worship together in a judgment free environment where anyone and everyone is welcome. She believes in following the promises made in her Baptismal Covenant: Love your neighbor as yourself and respect the dignity of every human being. She also believes everything can be seen through the lens of scripture. After growing up in Christian formation, being a member of Christ Church for sixteen years, and constantly volunteering to lead the youth, she decided it was time to follow God’s voice and accept the position of youth formation director. She has worked with children ages two to twenty two of all levels and abilities. Page lives in Guilford and teaches in Madison during the week (bridge builder anyone?). She has two cats and three older children. She loves coffee, science fiction and fantasy, and finding signs of God in everyday life. Page can be reached at [email protected].