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Member Leadership

There are many opportunities to support the ministries of Christ Church Cathedral. Members often offer their time and talents and actively engage in servant leadership.

Vestry

The Episcopal Church defines the vestry as "the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church's mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances."

Class of 2021
John Flanagan
Maria Hernandez
Erin McMillin
Rick Ogle
Matt Wareing

Class of 2022
Guy Hagstette
George Hawkins
Laura Galvin
Bilinda Matusek
Flo Ray

Class of 2023
Katie Barnes
Patrick Hayes
Mark Hull
Ben Powell VI
Frankie Sims

Ex Officio
Rob Reedy, Senior Warden Emeritus
Kristy Greenwood, Junior Warden Emeritus

Vestry Officers:
Senior Warden, Matt Wareing
Junior Warden, Erin McMillin
Secretary, Rick Ogle
Treasurer, Mike Bullington, ex officio
Chancellor, Lyman Paden, ex officio

Councils

Members may also serve as a council member on one of our 12 councils. The councils at Christ Church Cathedral organize and run various events and gatherings. Below is a list of councils and their staff liaisons. To learn more about any of the councils, get in touch with the staff liaison, or attend one of their events.

Mission Outreach Council — Canon Missioner for Latino Ministries and Outreach Simón Bautista Betances
Justice and Peace Council — The Very Rev. Barkley Thompson
Welcome and Newcomers Council — Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister
Pastoral Care Council — Minister for Pastoral Care Jody Gillit
Community Life Council — Minister for Community Life Bethany Podgorny
20s & 30s Council — Minister for Young Adults Christy Orman
Stewardship Council — Chief Administrative Officer and Minister for Stewardship Karen Kraycirik
Youth Ministries Council — Minister for Youth Marcia Quintanilla
Adult Formation Council — Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister
Children's Ministry Council — Minister for Children and Families KariAnn Lessner
Religion and the Arts Council — Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation Becky Zartman
Latino/Hispanic Council — Canon Missioner for Latino Ministries and Outreach Simón Bautista Betances

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The Reverend Kathy Rock Pfister
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    The Reverend Kathy Rock Pfister

    Canon Vicar
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    Kathy Pfister was called to serve as the Canon Vicar in June of 2020. Prior to her ministry at Christ Church Cathedral, Kathy served The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Austin, Texas, for ten years; first as an associate on the Windsor Campus, and subsequently as the founding Vicar of The Hill, Good Shepherd’s second campus. Before serving the Episcopal church as a priest, Kathy worked as lay youth minister at Trinity Church in New Orleans, and as the Missioner for Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina.

    Kathy was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, earned her BS in Psychology from The American University in Washington DC, and ultimately landed in Texas to attend Seminary of the Southwest where she received her Masters of Divinity. She recently completed The Deep Calls to Deep fellowship in preaching at Virginia Theological Seminary. Kathy and her husband, Phil, have two nearly grown children, Charles and Camille. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, creating, laughing, and listening to music.

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    Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral. We are glad to welcome you to this diverse and vibrant community of faith. Since 1839, we have been a witness to downtown Houston through worship, learning and loving service. We hope that you’ll find inspired preaching, teaching, and worship, and become part of our Cathedral community.

    The Cathedral is open and affirming for people of all races, ages, socio-economic statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Whoever you are, and whatever your story, you are welcome to know God and one another here.

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    Stewardship and Giving: Support Cathedral Ministries

    Generously responding to God’s gifts is a reflection of spirituality and recognition that we are the stewards of his bounty. It is a way of life — something we do day in and day out.

    There are many ways to make financial gifts to support the ministries, pastoral care, education, vitality, and growth of Christ Church Cathedral. We are grateful to donors who graciously make one-time gifts, annual pledges, ongoing planned giving, and who find other ways to offer their help forwarding the work of our ministries.

    Learn more about how you can get involved and support the Cathedral, or offer your time as a volunteer.

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