Ministry
Interim Minister
Pastor Joe Galimberti's profile will be coming soon. In the meantime please feel free to contact Pastor Joe at [email protected]
Musicians
Nate Wardlaw - Music Director
Nate is a versatile music educator and church musician residing in the Hudson Valley. Nate has been thrilled to serve as the Director of Music at Central Christian Church. He holds a Masters of Music in Choral Conducting from Messiah University and a Bachelors of Science in Music Education from the College of Saint Rose. Prior to starting at Central Christian Church, Nate served as the Director of Music/Organist at Stanford United Methodist Church in Schenectady, New York and as the Tenor Soloist at First Presbyterian Church of Albany, New York. Nate has worked as a public school music teacher in New York since 2015. When not making music, Nate likes to spend time with his amazing wife, Janet or outside hiking and barbecuing.
Nate is a versatile music educator and church musician residing in the Hudson Valley. Nate has been thrilled to serve as the Director of Music at Central Christian Church. He holds a Masters of Music in Choral Conducting from Messiah University and a Bachelors of Science in Music Education from the College of Saint Rose. Prior to starting at Central Christian Church, Nate served as the Director of Music/Organist at Stanford United Methodist Church in Schenectady, New York and as the Tenor Soloist at First Presbyterian Church of Albany, New York. Nate has worked as a public school music teacher in New York since 2015. When not making music, Nate likes to spend time with his amazing wife, Janet or outside hiking and barbecuing.
Janet Morrison - Violinist
Janet Morrison is a musician and music educator. Janet holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and a Masters in Educational Psychology from The College of Saint Rose. She is currently a middle school orchestra teacher at Yorktown CSD. In addition to teaching, Janet is also a string adjudicator for New York State School Music Association Solo Festivals. Janet performs as a violinist and violist with her quartet, Putnam Strings and also is a member of the Putnam Symphony Orchestra. In her spare time, Janet likes to try new recipes, go to the beach and loves to spend time with her husband and family.
Janet Morrison is a musician and music educator. Janet holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and a Masters in Educational Psychology from The College of Saint Rose. She is currently a middle school orchestra teacher at Yorktown CSD. In addition to teaching, Janet is also a string adjudicator for New York State School Music Association Solo Festivals. Janet performs as a violinist and violist with her quartet, Putnam Strings and also is a member of the Putnam Symphony Orchestra. In her spare time, Janet likes to try new recipes, go to the beach and loves to spend time with her husband and family.
Administrative & Property Team
Karen Schirmer - Office Administrator
Karen has been serving as the office administrator since 2023. Karen has over 20 years previous experience working with non profits in administrative positions. She is a life-long resident of Danbury and 4th generation member of Central Christian Church. Not only was she married in this church but with her husband have raised their children at CCC. During her free time she likes to crochet, watch her adult sons play softball, and go camping with her husband and dog, Finn.
Karen has been serving as the office administrator since 2023. Karen has over 20 years previous experience working with non profits in administrative positions. She is a life-long resident of Danbury and 4th generation member of Central Christian Church. Not only was she married in this church but with her husband have raised their children at CCC. During her free time she likes to crochet, watch her adult sons play softball, and go camping with her husband and dog, Finn.
Mark Joyner - Sexton
Mark has been the church Sexton since 2013. He came to Central Christian through Family and Children’s Aid (FCA) where he has worked since 2000. In addition to being the church Sexton, Mark is also the lead treatment worker at the FCA Extended Day Program, which is housed in the basement of Central Christian Church. In addition to his work, Mark loves boxing and the NFL. He also is a lover of music with a collection that ranges from Johnny Cash and Parliament to Andraé Crouch and obscure contemporary Christian artists like the Seventy Sevens.
Mark has been the church Sexton since 2013. He came to Central Christian through Family and Children’s Aid (FCA) where he has worked since 2000. In addition to being the church Sexton, Mark is also the lead treatment worker at the FCA Extended Day Program, which is housed in the basement of Central Christian Church. In addition to his work, Mark loves boxing and the NFL. He also is a lover of music with a collection that ranges from Johnny Cash and Parliament to Andraé Crouch and obscure contemporary Christian artists like the Seventy Sevens.
Jeanine Schirmer Valente - Social Media Manager
Jeanine has recently taken over the role of Social Media Manager for the Church. She handles the website, Facebook, X, and Instagram accounts. Jeanine being the daughter of Karen, is a 5th generation member of Central Christian Church. Jeanine recently has shared her faith walk with us as a guest lay leader. She has been an ASL Interpreter in the local school system for 25 years. Jeanine is a huge fan of the Danbury Hat Tricks, learned how to crochet from her mom and loves going to Renaissance Faires. HUZZAH!!
Jeanine has recently taken over the role of Social Media Manager for the Church. She handles the website, Facebook, X, and Instagram accounts. Jeanine being the daughter of Karen, is a 5th generation member of Central Christian Church. Jeanine recently has shared her faith walk with us as a guest lay leader. She has been an ASL Interpreter in the local school system for 25 years. Jeanine is a huge fan of the Danbury Hat Tricks, learned how to crochet from her mom and loves going to Renaissance Faires. HUZZAH!!