Our People
Rev. Alex Barton
I am from Baltimore, Maryland, but now call Lorain home. Most recently, I lived and attended seminary in New York City where I worked at two different parishes in Harlem. I love to garden, bake, read, and listen to jazz records. I think that church is about creating a welcoming and loving space that helps us deal with the hard bits of life while also celebrating the joyful moments.
Farm Crew
The farm crew keeps our Solidarity Urban Farm growing. They are committed to providing their organic, local produce to as many of the farm neighbors and wider Lorain community as possible.
Our team consists of:
Jenna Smith, Community Outreach Coordinator
Amy Melena, Farm and Flower Manager
Will Trowbridge, Farm Manager
Office Crew
Our office crew is essential to keep our parish running smoothly!
Tom Pfaff is our Treasurer, and Jesse Varner is our Office Administrator.
Vestry
The Vestry is a group of parishioners who oversee the life of the parish with the priest. Think of them as a nonprofit board, helping to balance the budget, making sure the building is in order, etc.
Cooks
Our cooks provide food which is central to our identity as a parish. We are called to break bread with one another… but it helps when there are people who know how to bake!!!
Sandy Croucher
Senior Warden
Kathryn Pfaff
Junior Warden
Tom Pfaff
Treasurer
Jesse Varner
Office Administrator
Janis Engle
Jenna Smith
Amy Melena
Will Trowbridge
Kelsey Smith
Member
Liz Schaefer
Member
Joe Firment
Member
Anne Yug
Member