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Christ Church

301 South Talbot St.
P.O. Box S
St. Michaels, MD
21663
410.745.9076
(fax) 410.745.576
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Clergy & Staff

 

The Reverend Mark S. Nestlehutt, Rector

Mark was called as 34th rector of Christ Church in the summer of 2003. Prior to coming to Christ Church, he served parishes in downtown Chicago and Hingham, Massachusetts and was bishop’s aide and chaplain in the Diocese of Massachusetts. A Georgia native, Mark attended seminary at the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Before ordination, he served as a naval officer and worked in banking and asset planning. An avid sailor, Mark lives in St. Michael’s with his wife, Abigail, and children Asa and Honor.  revmark@christstmichaels.org

 


GarnerThe Reverend Mary Garner, Associate Rector
Mary began serving at Christ Church in May 2009 during the rector and associate rector's sabbaticals. She became the Associate Rector in July 2010. A native of Pennsylvania, Mary attended seminary at the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is a very gifted preacher and pastoral counselor and has oversight for parish and community life, pastoral care, and oversees Christian formation for children. She lives in Easton with her husband, Geoff. revmary@christstmichaels.org


William R. Thomas, Director of Music & Organist

In 2007, William R. Thomas celebrated his 20th anniversary as Organist and Director of Music at Christ Church - St. Michael's Parish. A native of Pittsburgh, Bill earned the Master of Music degree from The Florida State University School of Music. He is actively involved in music education, church music and music theatre. In addition to his responsibilities at Christ Church, Bill is Assistant Professor of Music at Chesapeake College. Bill and his wife Diane live in St. Michaels with their daughter Zoe.    wrt305@msn.com

 


Carol A. Osborne, Parish Administrator

Carol joined the Christ Church staff in October 2009 and is the friendly voice that greets one on the telephone and in the parish office. An active Episcopalian, Carol serves as Assistant Secretary of Diocesan Convention and on the board of Camp Wright, our diocesan summer camp. Prior to joining us Carol served as parish administrator at Christ Church on Kent Island and on the staff of the Diocese of Easton. Carol lives with her husband John in Stevensville. She can be reached at extension 301 or at cosborne@christstmichaels.org

 


George E. Short, Sexton

George serves as our sexton and, in that capacity, has oversight for our buildings and grounds upkeep and maintenance. He brings a wealth of talent and experience to our parish and carries out his responsibilities with tremendous professionalism and friendliness. A long-time resident of Talbot County and the Bay Hundred area, George lives in Wittman with his wife Jennie. George joined our parish staff in September 2009.    info@christstmichaels.org

 


Dominique Sturgis, Nursery Director

A fulltime caregiver at the St. Michaels’ Branch of Easton Day Care, Dominique oversees and staffs the parish nursery on Sunday mornings and for special parish events. Children and adults love her and her spirit and personality generally win over even the most “mommy-dependent” child.