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Meet the Vestry

Our Holy Cross Episcopal Church vestry acts as the legal and lay board of directors for our local parish. 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Financial Management

  • Property Care

  • Clergy Relations

  • Mission and Vision

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Bob Underwood

Interim Senior Warden, 2026 | People Team

Longtime Holy Cross member and experienced Vestry leader who has helped guide the parish through visioning, stewardship and leadership.

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Trevor Hursthouse

Property Team, 2026

Lifelong Anglican and Holy Cross member since 2010 who has served in youth, family, finance, property and community-focused ministries.

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Barbara Howard

People Team, 2025-2027

Holy Cross member since moving to Wilmington in 2022, serving the parish through Vestry leadership, finance and fellowship ministries.

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Ro Brinton

Program Team Lead, 2026-2028

Holy Cross member for more than 20 years with a long history of service in worship, outreach, parish events and community ministries.

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John Bryant

Program Team, 2026-2028

Retired Bethlehem Steel professional and former senior warden who serves Holy Cross and helps connect the parish with Trinity Landing.

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Tracy Braddon

Vestry Clerk | Program Team, 2026-2028

Wilmington resident since 2021 who is grateful to call Holy Cross home and give back to the parish through service on the Vestry.

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Chuck Dierling

Junior Warden | Property Team Lead, 2025-2027

Holy Cross member since 2006 whose faith, love of music and commitment to service have led him to Vestry and junior warden leadership.

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Michael Cobb

People Team Lead, 2025-2027

Holy Cross member since 2008 who has served in numerous ministries and is currently active in Adult Education, liturgy and GriefShare.

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Jenny Scott

People Team, 2026

Longtime Holy Cross member whose years of ministry and leadership reflect her commitment to strengthening the parish for the future.

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Martha Scholl

Program Team, 2024-2026

Cradle Episcopalian and Holy Cross member for more than 15 years who values Episcopal liturgy, service and her parish family.

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Krista Anderson

Program Team, 2026

Cradle Episcopalian and longtime Holy Cross member who has served in worship, outreach, Vestry leadership and children’s ministry.

Meet our Staff

At Holy Cross, our dedicated staff members are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community where individuals can grow spiritually and find support in their faith journeys. 

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Ethan Roeben

Music Director

Since becoming Music Director at Holy Cross in 2017, Ethan, his wife and two children have become an integral part of the Holy Cross Church Family.

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Ellen Wells

Finance Manager

Ellen has filled many roles as a Holy Cross member since 2011. Her presence in our lives has been a great experience for our community.

At Holy Cross, you will find a relaxed environment of family, friends and community. Our services emphasize knowing the love of Christ through prayer, teaching, music and Holy Communion while following the traditional Episcopal liturgy. Let us be part of your faith journey!

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