Christine Humphrey, Pastor of St. Mary's in the Hills Episcopal Church, Lake Orion MI

Rev. Christine Humphrey

Pastor Chris began serving St. Mary's January of 1995. Before coming to St. Mary's she was serving as part-time associate at Trinity Episcopal Church in Farmington Hills. Chris began her ordained ministry at All Saints', Pontiac. She was ordained a Priest on April 20, 1991.

Chris received her seminary training at St. Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Seminary in Orchard Lake Michigan and at Bexley Hall Episcopal Seminary in Rochester New York. She completed her seminary training in 1989.

Chris was a public school teacher in West Bloomfield School District for 20 years prior to ordination. She taught elementary school. Chris also was involved in the teacher's union serving as Grievance Chairperson for many years as well as being involved in bargaining both at the local level and at the county level.

Chris has a sister and a brother, both of whom live in Michigan. She has 1 niece and 4 nephews, 4 great-nephews and 3 great-nieces. Chris' father was also an Episcopal priest, entering the priesthood after years as a social worker.

Chris enjoys reading, especially mysteries and history. She also needlepoint's and works in the garden. Her newest interest is sailing, having purchased a 30 year-old 26 foot sailboat 2 years ago which is located in Charlevoix Michigan. Chris explains that she could not afford a place on the water, but she could afford one in the water. Only problem is now she has the boat, she has decided she wants to sail it as well!