It is with great joy that we announce the calling of Reverend Michael Hodges to be the 15th Rector of Christ Church Andover. After 16 months, 25 nationwide candidates, fifty+ meetings, 2,500 man hours, on schedule and under budget, the Search Committee unanimously voted to recommend Rev. Hodges to the vestry. At their May 13th, 2014 meeting the Vestry voted unanimously to call Michael to Christ Church. Michael has accepted and Bishop Tom Shaw has approved our call.
Rev. Hodges comes to us from St. Paul's of Dedham, MA and brings a deep and mature faith in Christ, a fantastic sense of humor, a talent for collaboration, a gift for preaching, a love of music, conflict resolution skills, experience with adult and youth formation, and a love for parish ministry. Through his work both in parish ministry and with the diocese, Michael also brings solid financial experience.
Michael and his wife Laurie have two children. Emma has just completed her freshman year at Commonwealth Honors College at UMass, Amherst and Sally is finishing 5th grade. She will enter Doherty Middle School in the fall. Laurie is a cardiac-surgical ICU nurse and looks forward to being an active member of Christ Church.
The Hodges family plans to move into the Rectory in July, and following an annual family vacation, Rev. Hodges first Sunday with us will be August 17th.
The Search Committee would like to express its profound gratitude for the prayers and support we have received from the parish. This has been a life changing experience for every member of the committee, not only have we grown closer to each other but we have also come to know Christ Church in a deeper and more meaningful way. It has been a tremendous privilege to serve as your Search Committee and words cannot express how excited we are for the future.
Blessings,
Alison Novello
Jayne Miller
Michael Marcinelli
Jay Donovan
Ann Lamontagne
Don DeLollis
Rosalyn Wood
Ben Hunt
Jackie Salvesen
Emily McDowell
Judy Johnson
Diane Huntress
Jane Roberts
Chris Wagner
