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Rev. Dr. Ginger Brasher-Cunningham, Senior Minister
Ginger began serving Pilgrim as pastor on Dec 2, 2007. Before Pilgrim, she served North Community Church in Marshfield, MA as pastor, and served in several other Massachusetts churches. Prior to parish ministry, she had the opportunity to work in various chaplaincy roles. Ginger grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and earned her BA in Religion and Speech at Samford University in 1984. She received a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care at Southern Seminary in 1988 and a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Care from Ecumenical Theological Seminary in 1999. email Ginger Brasher-Cunningham
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Rev. Carla Gregg, Minister of Christian Education
Carla was called to Pilgrim in August of 2005. She received her M.Div from Duke Divinity School in 2006 and was ordained by the United Church of Christ in January 2007. A native of Charlotte and graduate of Salem College, Carla has deep ties to North Carolina. Before entering the M.Div.program she worked as a case manager at a refugee resettlement agency and a domestic violence shelter. email Carla Gregg
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James Keith, Music Director
James Keith is a graduate of McPherson College with a degree in vocal performance, and is enrolled as a doctoral degree student at UNC-Greensboro in choral conducting. He has sung in choirs, played in concert bands, and conducted concerts for many years. He is also involved in musical theater, theater and opera. |
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Neal Sharpe, Church Accompanist
Church accompanist Neal Sharpe is working on a graduate degree in conducting at UNC-G while simultaneously completing his Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. He plays organ and piano and sings baritone.
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Marty Powell, Administrative assistant
Marty joined the Pilgrim staff in 2007 following his retirement from a career in carpentry. He brings to the demands of a lively church office his strong work ethic, proficiency in software skills, problem-solving abilities and strong desire to be of service to other people.
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Mike Lewis, Church Custodian
Mike Lewis is a valued -- and appreciated -- member of the Pilgrim staff. |
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Rachel Coots, Childcare giver
Rachel Coots provides consistent and capable childcare to our nursery-age children on Sunday mornings and during special events. She moved here from Florida after earning a degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Development, and is working on a MSW at UNC. Rachel hopes to work in child welfare when she finishes her degree.
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Stuart Harrell, In-care student
Stuart Harrell is seeking ordination in the UCC.
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Nancy Chew, In-care student
Nancy Chew is seeking ordination in the UCC.
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