Our Staff & Leadership
“Christ Church enjoys exceptional spiritual leadership. We are blessed to have Father Mark as our Rector. His extraordinary grace, humility, wisdom, kindness and leadership make Christ Church so special – truly a place where we can love God, love our neighbors and change the world. He lovingly nurtures and supports us on our individual and collective spiritual journey. His preaching touches our hearts and souls so that we may better emulate Christ in our daily lives. We are further blessed by the recent addition of Reverend Wendy. Her energy, warmth and broad perspectives on faith and life enrich us greatly.”
the reverend
mark d. meyer,
Rector
A native of suburban Chicago, Mark has a BA in Chemistry from Colorado College and a M.Div from the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1980 at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church in Lakewood, Colorado where he served as a curate before leaving Colorado to serve as rector in Texas and Nebraska. Mark has been serving at Christ Church since 1998.
Mark is blessed to have 3 wonderful brothers in the Chicago area and an amazing extended family in Denver Colorado. He enjoys playing piano and growing roses, sharing life with his aging dog Serena, and has been spiritually nourished by the contemplative practice of Centering Prayer.
Amy banker,
Parish administrator
Originally from Colorado Springs, Amy now calls Cañon City home. She has a BA in Elementary Education from Western Washington University. She taught Kindergarten and Preschool for 5 years before becoming a mother and staying home. Amy has been working part-time at Christ Church since 2021 and enjoys the work-life balance.
Amy is happily married to her husband, Jon, of 13 years. They have 2 children, Levi is 8 and Claire is 6. She enjoys running on the riverwalk, spending time with her family and snuggling up with a good book and drinking coffee.
joyce kissinger,
organist
Joyce is a graduate of CCHS and Whitworth College, and earned a Master's Degree in Church Music from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
She served as deputy organist at St. John's the Evangelist Cathedral in Spokane, Washington, and also served as organist at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. She also served as organist/choir director at Norwood Park Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) and was the pianist for chapel services and special occasions at The Danish Home of Chicago.
Vestry
In the Episcopal Church, the vestry is the governing body of a parish and is responsible, along with the rector, for prayer, planning, and policies within the parish. During times of transition, the vestry leads the process of calling and supporting a new rector.
Mike Banker, Sr. Warden
Sheila Banker
Dhiana Clarice
Julie Hawley
Jody Kellough, Treasurer
Jim Klug
Kathy McFarland
Mike Smith
Marsha McConnell, Vestry Clerk