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Staff and ministry leadership at Christ Church Episcopal Hudson
Christ Church Episcopal Hudson

Staff & Clergy

Meet the clergy and staff who help Christ Church worship beautifully, care faithfully, form disciples, and serve the Hudson community.

Parish Leadership

A team serving worship, formation, care, music, and parish life.

Christ Church is supported by clergy, musicians, educators, administrators, and facilities staff who work together so the parish can pray, learn, serve, and welcome people well.

Clergy

Pastoral & sacramental leadership

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Rector

The Rev. Charlie Knuth

Charlie serves as Rector of Christ Church, offering preaching, sacramental leadership, pastoral care, parish vision, and spiritual guidance for the congregation’s next chapter of ministry in Hudson.

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Priest

The Rev. Allan Belton

Affiliated clergy supporting worship, preaching, sacramental ministry, and pastoral care.

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Priest

The Rev. Dr. Daniel Grossoehme

Affiliated clergy serving Christ Church through worship leadership, teaching, and pastoral presence.

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Deacon

The Rev. Gretchen Green

Deacon, helping connect the church’s worship with compassionate service in the world.

Parish Staff

Music, formation, administration & care

These staff members help coordinate the daily life of the parish, from worship preparation and sacred music to children’s formation, office support, finance, technology, and facilities.

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Director of Music / Organist

Mario Buchanan

Leads the parish’s strong music program, supporting congregational song, choir life, organ music, and worship in the Episcopal tradition.

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Christian Education & Youth Ministry

Megan Morford Brown

Supports children, youth, and families through Christian formation, seasonal programming, and welcoming ministry for young people.

Children & Youth →
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Parish Administrator

Kathy Garber

Helps coordinate parish communications, office details, scheduling, building questions, and the many practical needs of church life.

Contact the Office →
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Parish Accountant

Susie Vanaman

Supports Christ Church through parish accounting, financial administration, and stewardship-related recordkeeping.

Giving & Stewardship →
Auxiliary Staff

Faithful support behind the scenes

Many ministries depend on quiet, reliable service. Christ Church is strengthened by staff who care for technology, childcare, the building, and hospitality spaces.

Matt BakerAudio-Visual Technician
Jada ChapmanNursery Caregiver
Russ GaippeSexton
Norma HarbisonHousekeeping
Marcena BrownHousekeeping

Shared ministry, shared responsibility.

In the Episcopal tradition, clergy and lay leaders share responsibility for the health and mission of the parish. Vestry members, wardens, ministry chairs, teachers, pastoral care visitors, choir members, altar guild volunteers, outreach leaders, and many others help Christ Church live its calling week by week.

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Christ Church Episcopal Hudson worship and parish life
Need a specific person?

Start with the parish office.

If you are not sure who to contact, the church office can route your question to the right clergy member, staff person, vestry leader, or ministry coordinator.