Meet our Senior Clergy

You can reach any staff person by calling the Christ Church main number, 703-549-1450 and dialing the extension provided.

Our after hours, confidential, phone message line can be reached by calling our main phone number, 703-549-1450, and following the prompts.

Rector
The Rev. Pierce W. Klemmt, x101 Click here to send Pierce an email The Rector joins the Vestry in establishing vision for the church and setting direction for the mission and ministry aspirations of the congregation. He provides guidance and resources for the staff and ministry leaders and serves in the councils and supporting institutions of the Episcopal Church and worldwide Anglican Communion. He is responsible for initiating and sustaining the leadership and learning environments of the parish contributing to theological vision, pastoral excellence, and prophetic voice.
Associate Rectors
Associate Rector for Worship and Pastoral Care
The Rev. Ann Gillespie, x116 Click here to send Ann an email Ann is clergy director for the planning and vision of worship and music. She orchestrates our worship and plans the worship calendar. Ann also oversees the management of our pastoral ministries including guiding and directing the lay Eucharistic ministry, assigning clergy on-call rotation and serving as pastor to many in our church.
Associate Rector for Evangelism and Faith Formation
The Rev. Erika Takacs, x124 Click here to send Erika an email Erika works with staff and volunteers to develop and implement education programs for our parish children, youth, and adults. This effort includes Sunday School, youth mission trips, youth groups, J2A, Rite 13, Sunday forums, and many other faith formation opportunities. Evangelism efforts are Erika's responsibility as well. With the help of staff and volunteers, new comer social and orientation events, parish-wide gatherings, getting to know you happenings, and many other evangelism focused programs are on going.
Foundations for Spiritual Leadership (FSL)
FSL Director
The Rt. Rev. Jane Holmes Dixon, x121 Click here to send Jane an email Click here to read Jane's biography Jane leads our Foundations for Spiritual Leadership program which is associated with the Lilly Endowment.
Priest Associate
Priest Associate
The Rev. Diane G. Murphy Click here to send Diane an email