PARISH CLERGY
The Rev. Elisabeth Sinclair - Rector
I am originally from Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A., but I have had the privilege of living in and visiting many other parts of the world. When I was young, my parents were missionaries in Mali, W. Africa, so part of my heart is African.I have an undergraduate degree in English Literature & Writing and a minor in French—from Bethel University. I completed a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate from Columbia Bible University and a Secondary Education of Language Arts certificate (grades 6-12) from Carroll University. I completed my Master of Divinity degree through Bethel Seminary and a year of Anglican Studies at Virginia Theological Seminary. I am a nationally Board Certified Chaplain and a member of the Association of Professional Chaplains. I have 1.5 years of training as a Spiritual Director and hope to continue growing these skills in the next few years, during which time I also hope to become fluent in Spanish.
I have worked a variety of jobs in my life, including Starbucks barista, high school English teacher Children’s Ministry director, hospital & hospice chaplain, and priest. My vocation is grounded in Isaiah 61, in which Isaiah understands his mission to be one of restoration and hope.
I married late in life (at age 41) and thank God for the gift of my husband Bryan, who is the very best partner, a generous human being, and an Episcopal priest. We have a small dog Yuki, whom we love.
I enjoy eating my husband’s cooking and going on adventures with him, trying new foods, traveling, walking outside in beauty, sitting in coffee shops, spending time with girlfriends, studying the Bible and exploring spiritual practices in small groups, and interacting with my nieces and nephew.
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The Rev. Germán Fernando Sotres Cervantes
Associate Priest
I was born in Puerto Jaibo de Tampico, Tamaulipas, when Gustavo Díaz Ordaz was president of Mexico and Lyndon Johnson of the United States. My uncle, a Pentecostal pastor, took me to his church. I started browsing the Bible. I studied at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas (UAT). There they taught me that everything must be measured and valued. Afterward, I worked for a construction company making pipes for Pemex.
One day my aunt took me to the Templo de Cristo Anglican Church in Tampico. There I met Father Benito, now a retired bishop of the Southeast Diocese, and Father Francisco, who became the Primate Bishop of this Province. I was received into the Anglican Communion.
I did my ministerial studies at the San Andrés Seminary and the Comunidad Teológica de México. I received the laying on of hands from Bishop Carlos Touché on January 16, 2016, here at Christ Church and have since served as the primary pastor for the Spanish-speaking service.
I like the inclusivity, multiculturalism, and fervent desire to praise God that I find at Christ Church. I am impressed by the church’s social commitment to the Community of Santa Juliana.
I hope to have a deeper knowledge of God and Christian ethics and to serve this faith community well. Some life dreams are to help improve conditions for all diocesan clergy, especially the provision of healthcare, and to reclaim the British Chapel for Anglican worship.
I like the music of Madonna, Mocedades, and Vivaldi. Some favorite movies are Star Wars, Star Trek, and Alien. I like eating enchiladas suizas and pancita, and I enjoy travelling. I hope my legacy may be respect for human rights.
The Rev. Dr. Bryan Spoon, BCC
Associate Priest of Adult Education and Communications
In addition to his role coordinating social media, Fr. Bryan also organizes the supervision of adult education classes. In addition to preaching and presiding as needed, he enjoys teaching classes and helping others share their passion to teach with Christ Church.
The Rev. Michael Schirmacher
Honorary Assisting Clergy
Fr. Michael preaches and presides at Christ Church. During the week, Fr. Michael provides chaplaincy supervision for graduate students learning how to offer spiritual care in prisons, medical institutions, and workplaces. He recently provided Holy Week services for an Anglican parish in Oaxaca. He is active in protesting injustice of various kinds and promoting dialogue for change.
Christ Church gives thanks for the decades of ministry of
The Rev. Susan Dennen de Rodriguez
Former Associate Priest
