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
Henry Albanese, Farm and Partnerships Manager
Jim Goforth, Farm Manager
Office Crew
Our office crew is essential to keep our parish running smoothly! Kathleen Obermiller is our office administrator. Kim Wilson is our Treasurer.
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!!!
Victor Halitzka
Senior Warden
Kathryn Pfaff
Junior Warden
Kim Wilson
Treasurer
Julie Orndorff
Member
Liz Schaefer
Member
Janis Engle
Jenna Smith
Henry Albanese
Amy Melena
Bruce Bevin
Member
Jay Graves
Member
Anne Yug
Member