Rev. Alan Claassen, Interim Minister
Beth Karp, Accompanist
Chris Edwards, Choir Director
Brandy Sears, Office Administrator
Kaye McDonald, President
Kate Schmidt, Treasurer
Mandi Hughes, Secretary
Our Congregation, Ministers to the World
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Rev. Alan Claassen, Interim Pastor
Alan began ministering at Bridgeport United Church of Christ in March of 2011, as Associate Pastor on a part-time basis. When Susan Leo, Bridgeport’s former Senior Pastor, retired from the ministry in July, Alan began serving as Transitional Minister. On September 18, 2011, the congregation at Bridgeport voted to call Alan as our Interim Pastor. …
Beth Karp, Accompanist
We are very pleased to have Beth Karp as our pianist and choir accompanist. Beth joined us in June of 2011. Beth performs professionally as a solo and collaborative pianist in a multitude of styles including classical, jazz, improvisatory film accompaniment, and musical theater. In addition to her activities as an accompanist, pianist, and composer, …
Chris Edwards, Choir Director
Welcome to Chris Edwards, our new Choir Director! Chris is a graduate student in Choral Conducting at Portland State University, and he has been involved in choirs for almost two decades. Most recently, Chris served for ten years in the music program at St. James’s Episcopal Church, a 2200-person urban parish in downtown Richmond, VA. …
Brandy Sears, Office Administrator
Brandy Sears began working in June of 2011, as the Office Administrator at Bridgeport. Brandy lives with her son, Madoc–who will be 7 in January! Brandy says, “I really enjoy doing office work, and working for Bridgeport UCC.” We are blessed to Brandy on our staff.
