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Rev. Wanda Copeland
Assistant Priest
   
Rev. Janet Macnally
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Jacob Manier
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Ruth Thillen
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Sandy Wittmann
Children's Ministries Dir.
   
Tom Hove
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Rev. Dr. Michael Hanley Rector
Rev. Hanley

michael@stchristophers-mn.org

Michael’s Camino Blog

Being born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma with occasional summers spent in New York City prepares one for life in a unique way. In Oklahoma I grew up with Midwestern middle class values but in New York I grew up knowing that there was a vast number of people in the world and that we did not all understand the world in the same way. In many ways my ministry as a priest of the Church of 25 years has been flavored by my childhood experiences in Oklahoma and New York.

As a priest I strive to listen to the various voices of the church as we seek to discern the will of God for the community. I place a high value on community building, on outreach into the wider community and on worshiping God in ways which allows people the opportunity to encounter God in their lives.

Having been married for over 30 years I know something of the challenges of living in a family and raising children and this experience also allows me to reach out in love to those who struggle with family issues in their lives.

I feel blessed to be working at something I love so much. I look forward to getting to know those who come to this church and who already make this their church home. Hopefully I can get to know you as well, perhaps over a cup of good coffee.

Thesis by Rev. Dr. Michael Hanley
“OH, IT’S YOU AGAIN”:
EPISCOPAL VISITATIONS AS CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Ruth Thillen
Parish Administrator
Ruth Thillen

office@stchristophers-mn.org

I came to St. Christopher's in October 1999.  I am a second-generation cradle Episcopalian, and I bring that sense of continuity and liturgy into the tasks associated with the church office.  I find myself called to welcome friend and stranger to the office and to the community of St. Christopher's.  Outside the office I've been found working and playing with the Cursillo and TEC communities of the Diocese; spending time with my ever-growing family; and curling up with my old dog and a good book (usually Science Fiction).


Sandy Wittmann
Children's Ministries Dir.

Sandy Wittmann

sandy@stchristophers-mn.org

I have been a member of St. Christopher’s since 1965. During my childhood and teen years my family was very active in the programs offered. I graduated from the College of St. Catherines in December of 1989 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. I have a concentration in religious studies.

I met my husband, Mike, in 1990 and married in 1995. We have two lovely daughters, Jocelynn and Justene. We live in Maplewood and are active volunteers in our girls’ activities and in the church community.

In 2001, I filled the position of the Children’s Ministries Director. I am responsible for planning intergenerational events and programs for children ages birth to 12 years old. I train, guide and prepare our Sunday school teaching team which consists of sixteen teachers in the educational curriculum of Godly Play. In 2002 I added the responsibility of Director of the Children’s Nursery and Children’s Library coordinator. I oversee the Children’s Ministries Committee and Co-Direct the Annual Christmas Pageant.

I feel a sense of spiritual growth through the experiences of watching the mystery of God work in the children’s lives.

We Are God’s Work of art!

 


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