I am originally from Wheaton, IL, but I grew up in various parts of the country, including Wisconsin, California, and Colorado! I've been married to my amazing partner in life, Carrie, for 32 years. We have a son, Michael (married to Kelly), a daughter, Rachel (married to Rob, who also happen to have our fabulous grandson, Demetrius), and a daughter, Katie. 

I received my Bachelor of Music degree at Colorado State University, in Ft. Collins, CO, and went on to receive my M. Div. from Denver Seminary in Denver, CO. I have pastored in Colorado, Kansas, North Carolina, Missouri and am now happy to be serving in Rhode Island! The best part of my job in ministry is listening to people's stories and seeing lives truly transformed when people connect with the God who loves them. When I'm not working, I love to kayak, hike, read, travel, and hang out with our kids.

I am married to Dean Lavornia, whose job is only one letter different than mine (pastor-pastry), and we have two adult children, Brittany and Benjamin. We live in Narragansett, RI, and I received my M.Div from Gordon-Conwell Seminary (C.U.M.E.). What I enjoy most about working at Christ Church is when people extend me the honor of allowing me to walk alongside them during both stressful times and joyous times. When I have free time, I love to spend it at the beach, Beavertail or in the sea (swimming, sailing, kayaking)! I also love constructing and collecting things for Terrariums and Pottery.

I am originally from neighboring Connecticut. I joined the team at Christ Church in December 2019. I hold a B.S. in Music Education from Western Connecticut State University and an M.A. in Worship from Northern Seminary. It's a joy to serve alongside the amazing staff and volunteers at the church, and I love to see people take steps toward freely and readily worshiping God for all He is and has done. Outside of that, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and learning new things!

Originally from New Jersey, I spent my childhood in various New England locations while my dad served in the Navy. Three years ago, my husband Patrick and I relocated to Rhode Island from Pennsylvania. We have two awesome children: Penelope (kindergarten) and Luke (preschool). Together, we enjoy outdoor adventures like hiking and beach outings, learning to surf, making music, and cheering for our favorite baseball teams. I am also an avid novice gardener.

My favorite aspect of working with children is witnessing that magical moment when a student's eyes light up after they have been working towards a goal and it finally clicks, and they have formed a new connection or understanding. In addition to my role in our church community, I serve part-time as a public school music teacher.

I am grateful for the opportunity to learn and work alongside children and families as we build community and deepen our connections in our walk with Jesus.

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, I am a city girl who has moved around quite a bit, living coast to coast and even in Asia. My husband, John, and I have two wonderful children, Arabella (4th grade) and Spencer (1st grade). We are a family of foodies who love activities on the water, travel, and adventure. We enjoy working and creating with our hands and are a musical bunch. We are excited to get to know all of you better, both online and in person. Please say hi and introduce yourselves to us!

I’m originally from Kansas City, KS. My husband Greg and I moved here in 2002 and have been a part of Christ Church since 2010. I spent ten years working with my mother in our family beauty shop after college and then serviced Veterans in the mortgage business for two years. I became a Realtor in 2002 and joined the Christ Church team part-time in 2017. 

Greg and I enjoy spending time with our grown children, family, friends, two dogs, and 11 chickens. I enjoy traveling, hiking, walks on the beach, campfires, worship music, and sunsets!

The best part of my job at Christ Church is having the opportunity to see others grow in their walk with Christ! I am passionate about connecting people so they can be known, create deeper relationships within the community, and grow closer to God.

My family recently moved to East Greenwich from out of state and are happy to have connected with God's family here at Christ Church. I am delighted to use my gifts at Christ Church to support the leaders and parents involved in providing a space for our students to grow with their peers and explore their God-given talents. I find great joy and hope in seeing our students emerge as the people who will lead the 'church of tomorrow.'

An extrovert, I love hearing people's stories and am passionate about spurring people toward exploring their faith. I have a variety of other pastime pursuits centered mostly around crafting. I love to learn and hold multiple degrees, including an M.A. in Theology from Northeastern Seminary. Alongside my part-time role at Christ Church, I also work for the University of Rhode Island IT Department.

I live in Coventry, RI, with my husband, our horse, goats, chickens, cats, and dog. I love working with such a wonderful staff. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, best friend Jonathan, and our 13 grandchildren. Extra activities include horseback riding, gardening, sewing, knitting, hiking, bicycling, and getting away on our Goldwing.

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