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Vestry Nominees 2012
 OCCUPATION: Executive Director, Chi Psi Fraternity
FAMILY: Married to Meg Children: Evelyn (4) and Matthew (21 months)
YEARS AT THE CATHEDRAL: 5 years
CHURCH ACTIVITIES: I have served as an usher at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services, as a Stewardship co-chair for 2011, as a confirmation mentor, and on the Newcomer Welcoming Committee. My wife, Meg, serves as a lector. We have an interest in the Cathedral’s Christian Education Program; our daughter, Evelyn, participates in the four-year-old class, and we enjoy the Dean’s weekly forum. Christ Church Cathedral has become a spiritual home for us, and I find the rewards multiply with each new experience.
COMMUNITY INTERESTS: I serve on the board of Camp Marymount, a Catholic summer camp and year-round retreat center in Fairview, TN, I am a founding director of the Captain Joseph House Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which provides unique services extending the continuum of care for all military families who have lost a loved one and made the ultimate sacrifice, and am a member of the Rotary Club of Nashville. I enjoy woodworking, travel, being outdoors, following my professional and college sports teams, and the fellowship of family and friends.
VISION FOR THE FUTURE: I support the vision for Christ ChurchbCathedral that is posted on the website: “Our vision is to be a welcoming place; a stronghold of Christian faith; a model of service in our community and diocese in liturgy, spiritual formation, education, outreach, stewardship, pastoral care; and a parish willing to take risks in pursuing our Mission.”
OTHER: I’d like to see more people involved in the life of the church, making it their primary outlet for service to others, and I believe the church should operate a comprehensive communications plan to foster this. Considering our location, I would like to see Christ Church Cathedral known as Middle Tennessee’s leading champion for the needs of the Nashville downtown community – particularly the homeless and downtrodden – and for all the people of God.
 OCCUPATION: Director, Knowledge Management Solutions, Deloitte
FAMILY: Married to Charlie
YEARS AT THE CATHEDRAL: 17 years
CHURCH ACTIVITIES:
Youth Sunday School teacher for over 12 years
Youth Advisory Committee
Christmas Pageant Director (4 years)
Vacation Bible School teacher (1 year)
Assisted with this year’s Stewardship Campaign
Room in the Inn Volunteer
COMMUNITY INTERESTS:
Brownie Troop Leader and Treasurer
Formally Book EM!
Parent Volunteer at Margaret and Sarah’s schools
OTHER:
I came to Christ Church Cathedral when Charlie and I married and love being a member of this community. I am honored to potentially have the opportunity to serve God and our parish in this way.
 OCCUPATION: Volunteer
FAMILY: Married to David. Children: Nathaniel (30), Ashley & Jenny (28), and Emily (26)
YEARS AT THE CATHEDRAL: 24 years
CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Currently: Catechist for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, second grade atrium (20 years), Catechist at St. Luke’s for pre-K children, Third year of EfM. Formerly: Organized Parish Weekend Away, Co-chaired New Members Committee, participated in a number of Foyer Groups. Certified as a National Trainer for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Co-taught yearly courses at the Cathedral for the last 10 years.
OTHER: All four of our children participated in the Children’s Choir, and were confirmed at the Cathedral. They enjoyed retreats with the youth to Ireland and Bolivia. Our three daughters were all married at the Cathedral. I grew up in a small Episcopal church in Massachusetts and am a lifelong Episcopalian. I have a BA in mathematics from Mount Holyoke College and studied economics at the University of Chicago. I feel blessed to be able to worship at the Cathedral.
VISION FOR THE FUTURE: While a member of Christ Church over the past 24 years I have watched our church flourish. I want our church to continue to be recognized as one that provides a wide variety of ministries and welcomes all who seek a Christian church home.
 OCCUPATION: Organizational Development Consultant
FAMILY: Married to Sara (33 years)
YEARS AT THE CATHEDRAL: 5 years
CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Transition Committee – Anne Stevenson and Geoffrey Butcher
Foyer Committee
Canterbury Pilgrimage
Journey in Faith Sponsor
Wayfarer - 2012
COMMUNITY INTERESTS: Experience serving as a member of various non-profit boards. Avid Supporter of the Arts.
OTHER: Life-long Episcopalian.
I have extensive experience working with organizations undergoing change. This is a significant period in the evolution of Christ Church Cathedral. It would be a privilege to participate in addressing the issues facing our church including our role as the cathedral for our diocese during this important time.
 OCCUPATION: Retired Educator
FAMILY: Married
YEARS AT THE CATHEDRAL: 17 years
CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Chalice bearer, Sacristan, First Friday, Stephen Minister, EfM Mentor, Unction (prayers for healing in the chapel), Feed my Sheep (volunteers who provide meals to parishioners)
COMMUNITY INTERESTS: Consulting work part time in public schools, St. Luke’s Community Center
OTHER: My hope is that Christ Church offers everyone acceptance, love, and a place to grow spiritually.
 OCCUPATION: Associate Professor in the Belmont University Honors Program and Coordinator Honors Leadership Studies
FAMILY: Married to Claudio Mosse. Children: Gideon (9) and Theo (7)
YEARS AT THE CATHEDRAL: 6 years
CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Eucharistic Minister, 2005-present
Adult Education Committee, Chair 2006-2008
New Member Integration Task Force, 2007
Women’s Theology Discussion Group, member, 2005-2007
Spiritual Direction Course, 2005-2006
Women’s Retreat, Worship Coordinator, 2007 and 2008
Meals Committee, member, 2005-2007
Belmont University Episcopal prayer service, co-founder: established a weekly Episcopal prayer service for Belmont
faculty and staff, 2007
COMMUNITY INTERESTS: Nashville Poverty Council, Chair—The city’s anti-poverty initiative involves coordinating the work of multiple agencies and non-profit organizations to help prevent and alleviate poverty.
Metro Social Services Commission, commissioner
Room in the Inn Volunteer, Belmont University: helping to establish the first-ever campus location for Room in the Inn
OTHER: The Christ Church community warmly welcomed me to Nashville when I moved here 6 years ago and has acted as a sustaining force in my life.
VISION FOR THE FUTURE: I focus on two areas: First, what are the ways in which the Cathedral can become an even more central part of the Nashville community, particularly in reaching out to those in need and in joining our voices with those whose voices are not readily heard? Second, I am interested in ways in which adult spiritual formation can be expanded. How can being a member of the Cathedral further shape who we are and what we do in the world?
 OCCUPATION: Attorney
FAMILY: Married to Louise
Children: Two adult daughters Julie Mckenzie Johnson and Clare Mckenzie (both live out-of-state)
YEARS AT THE CATHEDRAL: 11 years
CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Usher (8.30 a.m. service); West Nashville Community Development partnership – volunteer helper
COMMUNITY INTERESTS: Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville (Board President 2009-10).
 OCCUPATION: Chief Credit Officer, Advocate Capital, Inc.
FAMILY: Married to Jere. Children: Joy Morgan (13), Brown (11) and Brewer (8)
YEARS AT THE CATHEDRAL: 17
CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Chair of Stewardship Campaign, Member of Outreach Committee, Volunteer for Room in the Inn, Member of Vocational Discernment Committee for various aspirants to clergy, participant in Advance Spiritual Formation and other classes.
COMMUNITY INTERESTS: Currently – Board of Trustees, Harding Academy (Chair of Marketing/Communications Committee, Chair of Diversity Committee); Board of Directors, Nashville CARES (Treasurer and Chair of Finance Committee)
Past – Board of Directors, Nashville Children’s Theatre (Chair of Board for 2 years, Treasurer for 2 years); Board of Directors, YCAP YMCA (Treasurer and Chair of Board), Board of Directors, The Children’s House Montessori School (Chair of Board, Treasurer)
OTHER: I would like to see the parish continue its mission of “bringing the heart of Christ into the heart of the city”. I want to see our parish continue to increase youth involvement in our community and to provide them with educational
and outreach opportunities so that they can grow in their spiritual development. I want to see us continue to be a beacon for the poor and expand our outreach in meaningful ways, while serving as a spiritual space for the city as a whole through our Sacred Space for the City initiative.
 OCCUPATION: Professor of History at Belmont University
FAMILY: Married to Melissa Rose. Children: Jacob is a freshman in College
YEARS AT THE CATHEDRAL: 15 years
CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Membership Care Cluster, 1998-2000
Co-chair, Nurture Committee, 1998-2000
Adult Education Committee, 2000-02
Sixth-grade Sunday school teacher, 2000-03
Youth Curriculum Committee, 2004-05
Seventh-grade Sunday school teacher, 2004-06
Youth Curriculum Revision Committee, summer 2007
Interfaith Dialogue, 2007-08
Lector since 2004
Chalice bearer since 2008
COMMUNITY INTERESTS: Faculty advisor of the Amnesty International chapter at Belmont University (since 2000)
Founding member of Tennesseans Against Genocide and member of its Board of Directors (2005)
Member of the Advisory Board for the Society of Universal Dialogue (since 2010)
Leader of Belmont study abroad programs to Eastern Europe (1998, 2002), China (2000, 2004), and Turkey (2011). I am currently organizing another student trip to Turkey for May 2012.
OTHER: I am interested in working in the areas of education, reconciliation ministries, and interfaith dialogue, particularly with Nashville’s Muslim and Jewish communities. There are several interfaith dialogue initiatives underway in Nashville, and I believe that Christ Church Cathedral can and should develop a more visible institutional presence in these activities.
 OCCUPATION: Commercial Real Estate Developer and Broker
FAMILY: Married to Katy (25 years married at Christ Church)
Children: 2 adult children Buck and Maddie
YEARS AT THE CATHEDRAL: 25 years
CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Currently serves on the Property Committee.
Formerly served on the Vestry for 3 years, Personnel Committee for 5 years and the Property Committee for 12 years. Chaired and co-chaired the Stewardship Committee for 4 years and chaired and co-chaired the Parish Weekend Away. Currently serve as a Sponsor for Journey in Faith. Member of monthly Men’s Group. Played on the softball team and various other Foyer Groups.
COMMUNITY INTERESTS: Interested in local politics. Avid bike rider and have participated in the Bike to Jack and Back for 10 consecutive years to help raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
VISION FOR THE FUTURE: My vision for the future of the parish is that we consciously work to become more sensitive to the environment, more friendly to all who attend and/or visit our church, and make every effort to build a stronger youth program.
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