Leadership
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Clergy & Staff
The Rector is elected by a vestry with the bishop‘s approval. The responsibility for the conduct of worship and the spiritual jurisdiction of the parish are vested in the rector, subject to the Rubrics of The Book of Common Prayer, the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church and the diocese, the pastoral direction of the bishop, and the Religious Corporation Laws of the State of Illinois. The Parish Administrator ensures that everything runs smoothly. Our Director of Children and Youth leads our Sunday School, oversees our Youth Group, and creates formation opportunities for people of all ages. Our Organist/Choirmaster chooses music and leads the choir of our Rite II 11 am Choral Eucharist. Our Director of Music for Children and Families chooses and teaches music for our Rite III 9:30 am Contemporary Wiggles service and creates learning opportunities for music instruction.
George Arceneaux IV
Rector
Richard Sobak
Choir Director
Christa Creps
Musician for Children & Families
Bob Wyatt
Priest Associate
Vestry
The leadership of St. Christopher’s is made up of the rector, wardens, and vestry members of a parish. The wardens and vestry are the official representatives of the parish in the absence of a rector. The vestry works with the rector to steer the mission, ministry, and outreach of St. Christopher’s, ensuring we are good stewards of money in order to do what God is calling us to do. The Vestry has three primary areas of parish focus – Parish Life, Stewardship & Finances, and Buildings & Grounds.
Mark Schneider
Senior Warden
Emily Culbertson
Junior Warden
Johnathan White
Treasurer (2026)
John Hillman
Clerk
Paul Clark
(2024)
Kelly Clissold
(2024)
Blaise Denton
(2025)
Julie Dulski
(2025)
Chloe White
(2025)
Dave Langert
(2026)
Stefanie Krajewski
(2026)
Howie Anderson
(2026)
Jack Cosbey
(2026)
MINISTRY CONTACTS
- Altar Guild – Peter Walters
- Ministry Scheduler Pro – Trish Joy
- Healing Ministry – Mary Kay Tobin
- Acolyting and Liturgy – Rev. George Arceneaux