Johnnie Alex

How long have you been a member at Christ Church Cathedral?
I have been a member of Christ Church Cathedral for about 11 years and a member of the Episcopal Church for 34 years.

What ministries are you involved with at CCC?
I am currently Vice President if Cathedral Women, involved in the Greeters Guild, Hats for the homeless, and am a graduate of EFM. I have participated in the Catechumenate Stephen Ministry

How do you connect to the mission of CCC?
I absolutely connect with the mission of the Church. It is all inclusive, simple, concise and achievable. To me, ‘Widening the Circle of God’s embrace with heart and voice’ means that we should include all who wish to be included. Our method of inclusion should be compassionate hearts and voices.

What would you hope to accomplish on the Vestry?
If elected to the Vestry, I hope to help accomplish the goals of our mission by supporting current programs, implementing new programs that help to increase our size and also bring our Parish community closer together. In doing so, I would like to see the Parish alive with excitement of learning and living truly Christian lives while embracing the broader community. My participation in Vestry will be a complement to the leadership.

I have broad business experience with IBM for 25 years and Real Estate for 15 years which should valuable in accomplishing the business of the Parish.

Judith Lovchik

How long have you been a member at Christ Church Cathedral?
I have been a member since April 2007.

What ministries are you involved with at CCC?
I have been involved in the hospitality ministry and Centering Prayer as well as Stephen Ministry.

How do you connect to the mission of CCC?
I connect to CCC’s mission as a member of Christ’s body, giving glory to God through worship and generosity to the less fortunate, directly and through our contributions to the charitable work of others.

What would you hope to accomplish on the Vestry?
I would bring a calm and rational voice to vestry, listening and well as speaking out, trying to discern the will of God for our cathedral family. Leaving ego aside, I would try to accomplish the work efficiently and wisely in collaboration with the others.

Edith Medina

How long have you been a member at Christ Church Cathedral?
I been in CCC since 2013 when I arrived to this country. I loved the church instantly. I’ve been an active member since 2014.

What ministries are you involved with at CCC?
I participant at first with the ministry of children formation. Now I organize and am involved with the ministries of adult formation. I am also a lector and participate in a Spanish-language readers group and guild.

How do you connect to the mission of CCC?
I connect to the mission at CCC by trying to serve others every day to be a better Christian. The world needs to see our attitude of service.

What would you hope to accomplish on the Vestry?
I hope contribute on the vestry, serving God and the parish with his help.

Eric Stark

How long have you been a member at Christ Church Cathedral?
I have been attending CCC for three and a half years. I joined CCC 2 years ago, after having been a visitor, and participating in the Catechumenate class.

What ministries are you involved with at CCC?
I am a Chalice server, and have completed the first year of the Education for Ministry class. I usually attend the 10 am service, though I also have enjoyed the 1 pm Santa Misa (and the opportunity to dust off my Spanish skills!)

How do you connect to the mission of CCC?
Serving as a witness to God’s love and acceptance to all.

What would you hope to accomplish on the Vestry?
I would like to assist the Vestry in advancing the mission of CCC, especially in strengthening the ties between its members.

Bill White

How long have you been a member at Christ Church Cathedral?
I have been a member of Christ Church Cathedral for 35 years.

What ministries are you involved with at CCC?
I am the father to three daughters who were in the choir. I have been an usher and an acolyte. I have been a verger for many years. I completed the four years of the Education for Ministry course.

How do you connect to the mission of CCC?
The mission of “widening the circle of God’s embrace with heart and voice” is very much in line with my mission as a verger at Christ Church Cathedral. As past secretary and vice-president of the Vergers Guild of the Episcopal Church, I was instrumental in moving that organization from one of just fellowship to one of fellowship, promotion, and education. A verger in the Vergers Guild is dedicated to learning as much about our ministry of organization, service, and welcoming as possible.

I view my role of verger as one who welcomes new people to the cathedral and I try to make sure that they are as comfortable with the service that they can possibly be. My family and I were made to feel like we were part of a family when we came to Christ Church and I am determined to see that others feel the same way.

What would you hope to accomplish on the Vestry?
I strongly believe in our church’s activist role in the community. I believe that we should be involved in the social issues of the protection of human rights, immigration issues, homeless issues, and interfaith issues. As part of the vestry I would push to increase our support and involvement in these areas. I also believe that we are obligated to take care of our own. As such, I would support our youth programs, music programs, and seek more activities that would bring our English and Latino congregations together into a more coherent church.