As the Seminarian at Church of the Holy Cross, Meredith is here to learn how to be a minister in the church from all of you as we carry out Christ’s mission together. Meredith is in her second-year of the Master of Divinity Program at Virginia Theological Seminary. She is...

As Parish Administrator, her responsibilities  include communications, calendaring, volunteer support, and staffing the office during the week. You can stop in Tuesday-Thursday from 10am-2pm if you would like to say hello or for any office needs. If you would like to volunteer during the week with her, she is starting...

Rich is an Episcopal priest, writer, and spiritual director. He is currently working on a Master’s in Christian Formation at Virginia Theological Seminary. Rich’s teaching ministry centers around living a life built around the Great Commandment to love God with all our Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength. Over the last...

As Rector, Kelly is responsible for overseeing the worship, mission, and ministry initiatives at Holy Cross. She firmly believes that the laity are the primary ministers of the gospel, and strives to empower God’s people for discernment and action around God’s call on their lives as individuals and on our...

Lori Poli is responsible for financial reporting, pledge tracking & reporting, budget compilation, payroll, and accounts payable. She works closely with the finance committee to present accurate and transparent financial reports for the vestry and the parish. Lori started working at Holy Cross as a part-time bookkeeper in 2004 with...

Nicholas Keirstead studied Music Education at Shepherd University. He has been an active organist and choir director since age 14, working in Episcopal churches in Northern Virginia and the Greater Philadelphia area. In his church music career, he has focused on building youth programs as well as community concert series...