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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

 


The Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt, Associate Rector

Abigail serves as Associate Rector for Pastoral and Community Ministries at Christ Church where she has coordinated new member incorporation, Stephen Ministries and various pastoral initiatives. She also serves as primary clergy liaison to the Church School. A native of Wellesley, Massachusetts, Abigail was a varsity rower in high school and college and worked as an admissions officer before ordination. She holds degrees from Harvard Divinity School and The General Theological Seminary in New York. Prior to coming to St. Michaels, Abigail served parishes in downtown Chicago and Falmouth, Massachusetts. revabigail@christstmichaels.org


The Reverend Paul D. Winters, Assistant Rector

Paul has served on the staff of Christ Church since 2001 and is ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). During his years of ministry he has served as a missionary in Ethiopia, as well as pastor to Lutheran congregations in Michigan and Ohio. Paul attended Trinity Seminary in Columbus, Ohio, and holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Counseling from the University of Toledo. He is co-chair of the Eastern Maryland chapter of Integrity and is a stained glass artisan and owner of Caledon Glassworks in St. Michaels. Paul lives with his partner Billy in Wittman. wodaj@hotmail.com


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 his Master of Music degree from Florida State University’s School of Music. He is actively involved in music education, church music and music theatre. In addition to his responsibilities at Christ Church, Bill teaches music and directs the choir at Easton High School. Bill and his wife Diane live in St. Michaels with their daughter Zoe. wrt305@msn.com


 

Carolyn Coyle Finch, Parish Administrator

Carolyn, Christ Church’s Parish Office manager since 2005, enjoys serving the whole Christ Church community. Hers is the voice that greets our callers and the face that welcomes office visitors. In addition to her general responsibilities, Carolyn works with our parish treasurer and our office volunteer coordinators. An Emergency Medical Technician - B, Carolyn volunteers her free time with the St. Michaels Fire Department and the Tilghman Island Fire Department. She and her husband Al live with their daughter McKenzie in Wittman. carolyn@christstmichaels.org

 

 


 

Robert Thompson, Sexton

Robert has served as Sexton at Christ Church since 1992 where he oversees the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of our buildings and grounds. An integral part of the St. Michaels’ community, Robert is the Bishop of the Missionary Gospel Apostolic Church #5.

 

 

 

 


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.