The Chapel of the Cross

Clergy

The clergy are the ordained spiritual leaders of the parish.

	Rev. Stephen Elkins-Williams Rector (1985)	The Rector serves as spiritual head of the parish and is ultimately responsible for its worship, program, and administration. He is pastor, priest, and teacher, presides over the vestry, and supervises staff. Specific responsibilities include serving as liaison to the ABC Sale, the Adult Inquirers’ Class, St. Hilda’s Altar Guild, the Finance Committee, Hospitality, Lay Readers, Loaves and Fishes Guild, the Parish Discernment Committee, the Personnel Committee, the Stewardship Formation Committee (and its three subcommittees of Annual Giving, Special Giving, and Capital Giving), and Ushers. “My Spiritual Journey,” a presentation made by the Rev. Stephen Elkins-Williams at the Adult Forum on January 11, 2009. sew@thechapelofthecross.org
	Rev. Tambria E. Lee Associate for University Ministry (1993)	The Associate for University Ministry leads the parish in campus ministry. She is pastor, priest, and teacher. She serves as liaison to Episcopal Campus Ministry, university faculty, and graduate student ministry, the University Ministry Advisory Council, and hospitality ministry. tlee@thechapelofthecross.org
	Rev. David Frazelle Associate for Parish Ministry (2004)	The Associate for Parish Ministry is pastor, priest, and teacher. He oversees youth and young adult ministry in the parish. He serves as liaison to Episcopal Youth Community, Acolytes, the Centering Prayer Group, Marriage Preparation Workshops, and young adult groups. Biography dfrazelle@thechapelofthecross.org
	Rev. Victoria Jamieson-Drake Associate for Pastoral Ministry (1995)	The Associate for Pastoral Ministry leads the parish in pastoral ministries. She is pastor, priest, and teacher. She serves as liaison to Support Team Ministry, the AIDS Care Team, Foyer Dinner Groups, Good Samaritans Guild, Elder Ministry, Parish Visitors, the Prayer Chain, the Spiritual Life Committee, and the Global Missions Committee. vjd@thechapelofthecross.org
	Rev. Dr. William H. Joyner, Jr. Deacon (1998) [non-stipendiary]	The deacon leads the parish in servant ministry. He serves as teacher for the Youth Inquirers’ Class and liaison to ARC of Orange County, Habitat for Humanity, the Social Ministry Committee, and the Global Missions Committee. He organizes services for and leads outreach to persons with developmental disabilities and serves as Archdeacon for the Diocese of North Carolina. Biography marybrenda@earthlink.net
	The Reverend Margaret Silton (2010) [non-stipendary]	The deacon leads the parish in servant ministry. She trains lay Eucharistic Ministers, serves on the Outreach Ministry Committee and is liaison to the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services and Urban Ministries of Durham. mksilton@gmail.com
	Rev. Dr. Richard W. Pfaff	Priest Associate
	Rev. Dr. William H. Morley	Priest Associate
	Rev John Keith	Priest Association

Program Staff

	Wylie S. Quinn Organist/ Choirmaster (1970)	The Organist/Choirmaster directs the music program of the parish and assists in liturgical planning. He conducts the choirs and plays the organ for weddings, funerals, and other special liturgies. "Dr. Quinn and the Organ", a class project done by a group of undergraduate students during Fall semester 2009 vquinn@thechapelofthecross.org
	Gretchen Jordan Associate in Christian Formation (2002)	The Christian Formation Director leads the parish in Christian education. She serves as the staff member for the Children and Family Ministry Committee and as liaison to the Micah Group, the Social Ministry Committee, and the Preschool at the Chapel of the Cross. She leads the Children’s Worship Program and directs Vacation Church School. gjordan@thechapelofthecross.org
	Boykin Bell Associate in Christian Formation (2006)	The Christian Formation Assistant work with the Christian Formation Director on specific tasks in all areas of Christian education, particularly organizing Children’s Chapel, the Youth Saint Program, Sunday Childcare, and Parent Gatherings. bbell@thechapelofthecross.org
	Caren Parker Youth Ministry Assistant (2006)	The Youth Ministry Assistant has primary responsibility for the sixth through twelfth grade Episcopal Youth Community to help youth grow into the full stature of Christ. cparker@thechapelofthecross.o

Administrative Staff

	Nick Jaeger Communications and Technology Manager	The Communications and Technology Manager produces Cross Roads, the Annual Report, and other parish publications; assists with technical support for the Parish Communications and Web Site Committees, assists in the work of the Capital Campaign Committee. njaeger@thechapelofthecross.org
	Debby Kulik Parish Accountant (2001)	The Parish Accountant manages financial affairs of the parish, including payroll, accounts payable, contributions, and financial reports to the treasurer. dkulik@thechapelofthecross.org
	Ron McGill Facilities Manager (2007)	The Facilities Manager oversees the daily operation of the parish facilities to maintain all systems in proper working order. rmcgill@thechapelofthecross.org
	Marsha Pate Administrative Assistant (2007)	The Administrative Assistant welcomes parishioners and visitors to the parish office. She provides administrative support to clergy and staff members, produces the Liturgical Calendar and maintains the parish data base. mpate@thechapelofthecross.org
	Joy Gattis Sunday Morning Child Care Director (1973-1978, 1987)	The Sunday Morning Child Care Director organizes nursery care for infants and young children during Sunday morning worship services.
	Rebecca Rogers Wedding Coordinator (2007)	The Wedding Coordinators assist clergy and staff in planning and coordinating preparations for weddings. rebeccaincarrboro@gmail.com

	Anna Lorenz Wedding Coordinator (2008)	The Wedding Coordinators assist clergy and staff in planning and coordinating preparations for weddings. anna_m_lorenz@yahoo.com
	Sarah McRae Wedding Coordinator (2009)	The Wedding Coordinators assist clergy and staff in planning and coordinating preparations for weddings. supersarah@rocketmail.com
	Jessica Bodford Ellis Gyonegyos Student Residents (2011)	The Student Residents live in the parish house at no charge in exchange for locking up the buildings each night, providing Sunday morning set-up and various other duties.

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