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  Rector — The Rev. Bruce McNab
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The Rev. Bruce McNab became rector of Christ Church in January of 2004, his third "tour of duty" in the Diocese of Colorado. Educated at Austin College in his native Texas, Princeton University, the General Theological Seminary, and London University. Fr. Bruce was ordained to the priesthood in 1972. He was a curate and then rector of four other parishes before being called to Christ Church in Aspen. He has been a guest preacher, conference and workshop speaker and retreat leader for vestries, parishes, dioceses, and organizations. As a pastor, his personal interests are in the teaching of Scripture and prayer, organizational change, and total ministry development. The remodeling and expansion of Christ Church in 2008-9 was his fourth major church building project. Bruce does not ski (unusual for anyone living in Aspen) and says that he doesn’t have any hobbies except playing with grandchildren, reading, listening to music, walking, and rooting for the Colorado Rockies. Since their marriage in 1992, he has had a team ministry with his wife, the Rev. Joan McNab, a vocational deacon.

     
  Parish Deacon — The Rev. Joan T. McNab
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Deacon Joan McNab was raised in Ohio and graduated from the Ohio State University and St. Thomas Theological Seminary in Denver. Ordained as a deacon in 1991, her ministry focus has been on lay ministry enablement, pastoral care, Scripture teaching, parish administration, and building nurturing relationships among women. Her Bible study groups for women have been very warmly received in the parishes she has served. Joan has numerous interests, including knitting, cooking, gardening, walking, music, and maintaining close ties with her family. She is an avid sports fan and Ohio Buckeye. The McNabs have a blended family of seven children and twelve grandchildren who live in Colorado, California, and Montana.

     
  Director of Music — Dr. Andrew Palmer Todd
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Andrew Palmer Todd has served as Music Director at Christ Church since September, 2002. He received his undergraduate education at Northwestern University, a master’s from Mannes College of Music, and a doctorate in musical arts from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Before becoming a church musician, Andrew was a professional soccer player. Prior to joining the staff at Christ Church, he worked at churches in New York City and Oregon. Andrew established the Music in the West End concert series at Christ Church in 2004, a series of winter musical events that have proved very popular. Andrew Todd is married to Lauren Dailey, and they have a young son, Jackson. His favorite Colorado activities are trail running and fly fishing. He is also the Executive DIrector of KAJX - Aspen Public Radio.

     
  Parish Administrator /Bookkeeper — Kelly Pazar
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Kelly Pazar joined the Christ Church staff at the end of October, 2005. She has a degree in Business Administration from Westchester Community College and continued her studies in accounting at Pace University. She was a stay-at-home mom for 8 years before resuming work outside the home in 2001. She held a position at Snowmass Chapel similar to her present job at Christ Church, and she and her family are still members of the Snowmass Chapel congregation. Kelly lives in Snowmass Village with her husband, Jerry, who is Produce Manager at the Snowmass Village Market, and their son, Cole. Kelly and Jerry moved to Colorado in 1991 from Westchester County, New York, where Kelly worked for 7 years for MONY Financial Services.

     
    Building Manager — Rich Hooper
Rich came on board as part-time Building Manager in May of 2010.  Rich has two teenage children - Kaitlyn and Keegan.  He lives in Basalt and is a member of our mission congregation, St. Peter's of the Valley.  Rich worked for many years as the facilities supervisor at the Snowmass Chapel, so he brings with him much experience in caring for churches!

 

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christ episcopal church of aspen
536 West North Street, Aspen, Colorado 81611-1253 • (970) 925-3278