shared leadership is less like an orchestra and more like a jazz banD.
– phillip c. schlechty
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Rev. Tim Emmett-Rardin
Pastor he/him 
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Pastor Tim is thrilled to serve as Calvary's pastor (again) - as a longtime member of the congregation, and having previously served as interim pastor (January-June 2020), community engagement pastor (July 2018-December 2019), and pastoral associate while in seminary (2003-2004). He received his M.Div from Drew University Theological School, with an emphasis on social justice, urban ministry and interfaith engagement. Pastor Tim lives in Lansdowne with his wife, Amy (also United Methodist clergy, serving as a hospice chaplain and spiritual director), their son, Gabe, and three cats. |
Shakirah Holloway
Office Manager she/her 
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Shakirah is a born-and-raised resident of Philadelphia. She is currently pursuing a degree in psychology, focusing on general psychology and therapy for youth. Shakirah also works as the Events and Administrative Manager at Friends Center in Center City. She is a writer, and especially loves writing children’s books to encourage and inspire young readers to explore and be creative. Shakirah hopes to bring positive energy, along with her experience with and passion for community service, to her position at Calvary. |
Norris Person
Music Minister he/him 
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Norris moved to Philly in October 2020, having grown up in New York City (Harlem). His years of piano experience come from playing classical music, in pit orchestras and at churches. Norris studied Music at Western Connecticut State University. While in school, he served as accompanist at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury, CT. Norris has also played at various cabaret venues, such as The Duplex and 54 Below in New York City, as well as various Off-Broadway productions at theaters including The Players Club, SoHo Playhouse and New World Stages. When he's not playing at Calvary, he's busy working as a personal trainer and massage therapist. Norris is very excited to find a church that not only allows for creativity, but is also in alignment with his own morality. |
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ADMINISTRATION
Co-Lay Leaders Kristine Morrow, Bethany Weed, Cord Whitaker Church Council Gerry Felix, Chair Carl Ballinger, Trustees Annie Haviland, Finance Committee Beth Jemison, Financial Secretary Jennine Miller, Staff-Parish Relations Committee Kristine Morrow, Co-Lay Leader Bethany Weed, Co-Lay Leader Cord Whitaker, Co-Lay Leader Finance Committee Annie Haviland, Chair Beth Jemison, Financial Secretary Shakirah Holloway, Treasurer Alexa Broida Nancy Connors Geraldine Felix, Church Council Sharon Jones Sam McCutchin Cord Whitaker, Co-Lay Leader Staff-Parish Relations Committee Jennine Miller, Chair Gerald Becton Aidan Gomez Beth Jemison Kristine Morrow Atiya Mosley Marcine Pickron-Davis Melissa Rowe Joy Ude Trustees Carl Ballinger, Chair Aaron Billheimer Bruce Byker James Paul Kuhn Monica Roberts Bethany Weed |
MINISTRIES & MINISTRY TEAMS
Children & Youth Kasperi Kimura, Coordinator Choir / Music Norris Person, Accompanist Aidan Selmer, Choir Coordinator Community Care Team Emily Johnson, Coordinator Beth Jemison Fellowship Team Sarah Byker James, Coordinator Lorelle Becton Amy Emmett-Rardin Beth Jemison Atiya Mosley Orien Weathersby Shana Williams Outreach Team Pastor Tim, Coordinator Kristine Morrow Story Circles Amy Emmett-Rardin, Coordinator Young-ish Adults Bethany Weed, Coordinator Worship Team Pastor Tim, Coordinator Fair Trade Team Coordinator TBD PA Interfaith Power & Light Team Pastor Tim, Interim Coordinator New Sanctuary Movement Team Pastor Tim, Interim Coordinator POWER Interfaith Team Pastor Tim, Interim Coordinator Reconciling Ministries Team Pastor Tim, Interim Coordinator |