Ministry
Hope Jackson - Interim PAstor
Hope Jackson is currently serving as our Interim Pastor at Central Christian Church. A resident of Danbury, Hope received her Bachelors Degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA and Masters of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary. She is currently in the ordination process with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
In her free time, she spends time with her family and enjoying nature. Making snow angels, fishing, relaxing at the beach, viewing the beautiful New England foliage or walking trails are ways she experiences the beauty of God's creation.
In her free time, she spends time with her family and enjoying nature. Making snow angels, fishing, relaxing at the beach, viewing the beautiful New England foliage or walking trails are ways she experiences the beauty of God's creation.
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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.
Janet Morrison - Violinist
Janet likes to spend time with her husband, Nate and their dog, Bruce.
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 likes to spend time with her husband, Nate and their dog, Bruce.
Administrative & Property Team
KAREN SCHIRMER - CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR
Karen has been serving as the church administrator since 2023. She is a life-long resident of Danbury and third generation member of Central Christian Church.
Karen has been serving as the church administrator since 2023. She is a life-long resident of Danbury and third generation member of Central Christian Church.
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.