Our Staff
Bobbie Hawkins, Office Administrator
I was born in Detroit, Michigan where I met and married my High School sweetheart, Ken. We have 3 wonderful (grown) children; Susan, Michael, and Mark, and 5 precious grandchildren. We moved to sunny Arizona in 1971 and never once missed shoveling snow. I was hired by Christ Church Anglican in November 2007 after my job of 12 years was eliminated. Being the Parish Office Administrator is a dream come true for me. In this position, I’m able to use all the physical and spiritual gifts God has given me. It’s truly a joy to come to work everyday and to be part of such a loving, generous, faith-filled community!
- If you are a member of Christ Church Anglican and would like to assist in the parish office, please contact Marj Pelham: office@christchurchphoenix.org to volunteer. Training is provided.
Ministry Purpose and Vision
To administer a church office is to wear various and numerous hats. My hope is that every person I come in contact with (whether in person or by mail/email/phone) will know they are welcome, loved, and cared about by Christ Church Anglican. I offer my service here as a prayer and at the end of each day, I thank God for all the opportunities afforded me through this work.
Hobbies
Gardening, traveling on pilgrimage, giving retreat talks, smiling, hugging, and spending alone time with God
Contact
Bobbie can be reached by email: bhawkins@christchurchphoenix.org or by calling the church office: 602-955-2040
Aaron Petersen, Minister of Music
I was born in northern Minnesota, but spent my childhood growing up in northwest Washington State. My parents, both of whom are musical, instilled within me a love for music and a desire to someday make it my profession. I went to Wheaton College for a degree in Piano Performance. During these years I was introduced to Anglicanism and the British Choral tradition. I finished with a BM degree in piano and went on for further study overseas at the Royal Academy of Music. I graduated with a MMus degree in Choral Direction and Church music. After returning to the States, I spent several years singing professionally with the Rose Ensemble and the Bach Society of Minnesota. In 2008 I moved to Phoenix and joined the music ministry program at Christ Church Anglican. It has been a great joy be here working alongside of God’s people.
Ministry Purpose and Vision
My purpose is to provide musical leadership that displays the beauty of Anglican worship and that draws people in to encounter the Glory of God in Jesus Christ.
Hobbies
I enjoy reading, working out, singing, playing the piano, watching football, and listening to new music.
Contact
Aaron can be reached by e-mail: aarondpetersen@yahoo.com or by phone: 602-955-2040.
Ryan M. Thurman, Youth Minister
Since graduating from Arizona State University with B.S. degrees in Religious Studies and Political Science I have been in vocational ministry. Working with Young Life, Open Door Fellowship Church, and Antioch Network. I currently am the director of Apprenticeship to Jesus, a new work established in the heart of downtown Phoenix that is training and equipping young people for a life of service through discipleship in the context of living and serving in intentional community.
I have been married to Noleen Thurman for eight years and we have four children: Ethan, Keilah, Micah, and Elyana. We live in downtown Phoenix.
Ministry Purpose and Vision
I am excited to begin working with the junior high and high school students here at Christ Church Anglican. My plan is to continue to build upon the foundation they have received in Christ and to help them see the compelling vision of following and serving Christ. And to have them grow as followers of Christ as we pray, serve, study, and play together.
Hobbies
Family adventures, spending time with refugee friends, travelling, competing in triathlons, playing basketball at the YMCA, solitude/prayer retreats
Contact
Ryan can be reached by email: rthurman@christchurchphoenix.org or by calling the church office: 602-955-2040
Megan Comstock, Children's Minister
I was born in San Diego, where I grew up as the youngest of two girls. I attended Westmont College and studied English & Spanish, which fostered in me a desire to teach one day. After graduating and before beginning to work, however, I moved to Phoenix to spend a season intentionally seeking the Lord and being mentored by a couple I highly respect, George & Hanna Miley. In 2007 I started working one-on-one with children & adults as a literacy specialist at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes in Scottsdale. Three years later, having attended Christ Church from its start, Father Chris asked if I would ever consider coming on staff to help lead our Children’s Ministry. I accepted, and couldn’t be more thrilled with what I now get to do!
Ministry Purpose and Vision
My prayer is that through the ministry of Jesus here, our children would…
- Encounter God and His transforming love from a young age, beginning to listen to & obey His voice.
- Begin to comprehend Incarnational Reality & the sacramental nature of the Liturgy & Holy Communion.
Hobbies
Biking, walking, traveling, enjoying Shakespeare both in print & performance, being in God’s creation & Word, playing with children, studying, reading, and occasionally a bit of writing!
Contact
Megan can be reached by email: mcomstock@christchurchphoenix.org or by calling the church office: 602-955-2040
Alice M. LaFleur, Organist
I was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and grew up there living with my parents and grandmother. My parents and I sang musical trios and played trios on the piano from the time I was seven or eight. I began studying piano at the age of three, organ at the age of 11 and voice at the age of 13. I sang in the choir of a downtown church starting when I was 11 and started playing the organ for evening services when I was 12. When I was 16 I became the regular organist.
I attended Oberlin College, Butler University with a BM in piano, studied at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria with a certificate in organ playing, and received a Master of Music degree with a major in organ from Boston University. I developed a deep love for church music at an early age and have been directing, playing, singing, etc. ever since. I have been coaching piano, voice and organ for many years and continue to do so. It has been very rewarding to be working at Christ Church Anglican since this past August (2009).
Ministry Purpose and Vision
My purpose is to inspire the people of Christ Church Anglican to want the most beautiful music possible to serve Jesus Christ. I believe we owe him the best we are able to offer.
Hobbies
I enjoy reading, traveling, planning recitals for my students. Being from Indiana, I am a basketball fan.
Contact
Alice can be reached by e-mail: lafleurmusicstudio@cox.net or by phone: 602-955-2040.