The Rev. Dr. William J. Ortt, Rector

410-822-2677 x303

fatherbill@christchurcheaston.org

 

Fr. Bill became the Rector of Christ Church in September 1999. Prior to that he served as Rector of St. Stephen's Church in Newton, Iowa from 1990-1999 and as Assistant to the Rector of St. Francis Church in Greensboro, North Carolina from 1986-1990. He graduated from the General Theological Seminary in 1986 with a Masters in Divinity, and from the Drew University School of Theology in 1993 with a Doctorate in Ministry. He is married to Susan Ortt whose full-time occupation is in Information Technology at Talbot County Schools and whose full-time profession is in the specialty area of husband-as-rector management, even while actively participating in a number of ministries in the parish. Many will testify to the fact she has her hands full.

Believing that the church is both expression of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and experience of the Holy Spirit has led Fr. Bill to appreciate the power and wisdom of seeking to be a "call-driven" community. "In every endeavor of the church we are compelled to appreciate that our work is undertaken in the name of God. Therefore the parish, in such intimate partnership as God's love makes real, will listen carefully for the voices of those being called into the varieties of ministries the Holy Spirit raises up and then discern how to support them, and let their ministries lead. There are functional things we must do, and that all churches must do, to keep the church going. We want to do those very well, At the same time the Holy Spirit is less about maintaining what we do as a church, and has a great deal to do with who we are as disciples of Christ."

 Minister of Discipleship:  x307
The Rev. Carol Callaghan
carol@christchurcheaston.org

Carol Callaghan was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Church July 23, 2005. She has lived in Easton for about nine years and has been the Minister of Discipleship at Christ Church since January, 2002. Carol is married to Kevin Callaghan and she has a daughter Elizabeth and grandson Joseph, 11 years old.

Before moving to Easton she lived in Bethesda, Maryland where she was a program coordinator and teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools, specializing in English Literature, especially Renaissance England and William Shakespeare. Carol has always found meaning in helping people. As a teacher she worked with socially and economically disadvantaged, as well as incarcerated teenagers and spent her last 18 years at Montgomery County Public Schools developing programs for youth and families in crisis. Her life was changed 16 years ago while in Ireland by a life-altering encounter with the Holy Spirit.

Youth and Family Minister:  x308 
Joanne Browe

Joanne arrived in Easton in December of 2002 from San Diego, CA and discovered a second family here at Christ Church. Her faith journey began as a child in a small Sunday school classroom in Richmond, VA where she loved to hear her teacher read stories from the bible. In the 5th grade she moved with her family to the west coast and later joined Trinity Episcopal Church in Orange, CA.

It was there, during her 9th grade year, that she really came to know Christ. Through the prayers and support of her church community, the work of doctors, and the grace of God she fought and won a bout with cancer. She became very active in her own youth group and enjoyed friendships that went beyond casual conversation and deep into God’’s word. She went on to major in English Literature at the University of CA, San Diego where she also minored in Writing and Spanish Literature. While in college she held several leadership positions including Chairperson of the Residents Council, Resident Advisor, Multicultural Society Chairperson, and Program Manager for Earthkam (directed by astronaut Sally Ride).

All of these experiences, as it turns out, were a part of God’s plan in preparing Joanne for leadership in the church. Her first step after college was to work as an Event Coordinator at St. James-by-the-Sea in La Jolla, CA. Shortly thereafter she knew that God was calling her to work with youth and was led clear across the country to Christ Church, Easton. In every aspect of ministry here: working alongside dedicated volunteers, singing with children in Sunday School, discussing topics with students in CORE, sharing God’s word in classes, serving the poor in DC with middle school students, rebuilding hope alongside High School students in New Orleans …… with every step of her journey, Joanne is continually answering God’s call on her life and is blessed by the Holy Spirit - alive in this place.

 

 

Minister of Music
Wes Lockfaw

wes@christchurcheaston.org

 

 

Parish Secretary

Lisa Hawkins

lisa@christchurcheaston.org

Lisa Hawkins joins the Christ Church team as Parish Secretary and will provide administrative support for church operations. Lisa has attended Christ Church since 2006, recounting her first experience at a memorable and stirring contemporary service on All Saint’s Day. A Massachusetts native and 20+ year resident of Maryland, Lisa brings more than 20 years of experience in non-profit management, specifically in the areas of fund raising, marketing, and communications. Prior to moving to Easton in 2006, Lisa served as the Director of Development and Director of Marketing and Communications for Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School in Bowie, Maryland. Lisa currently resides in Easton with her husband, Craig, and daughter, Ally.

 

 

Director of Administration

HP Ketterman

hp@christchurcheaston.org

HP is a lifelong resident of the Eastern Shore and has been attending Christ Church since 1996. He is the son of two United Methodist’s ministers and his mother is the current pastor of three churches in Rock Hall, Maryland . Even though he graduated Salisbury University with a degree in Business Administration, he chose a career path in Law Enforcement and retired last year, after spending 23 years with the Maryland State Police. The discipline and administrative training that he brings from that experience serves him well in his position as the part time Director of Administration. He enjoys serving the church in a unique capacity and relieving the clergy of the duties and responsibilities that come from the day to day business needs of the church. He has been married to Karen for 14 years and she is the Standing Master for Domestic Relations and Juvenile Causes for the Circuit Court of Dorchester County. They live in Easton with their two daughters Allie and Kristin.