Greetings,

 

I was born in Harlem, a community located in New York City, baptized and grew up as a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in New York.

 

I served my country in the Army and did a tour in Viet Nam. Upon my return from the war, I was employed by the New York Public Library. After a few years of work, I decided to attend The Germain School of Photography. I graduated in 1980 with a certificate of completion with four gold mentions. For the remainder of my thirty years at the New York Public Library I was their photographer.

 

For six years, I was a member of the Brotherhood of St. Gregory, an Episcopal order within the Episcopal Church. This order was unique in that brothers were allowed to marry and I do have a wife, Claire, a daughter, son-in-law and three grand children. My daughter is a teacher in the Hampton public school system.

 

I was called to the deacon formation program in 1993 and was ordained in 1997 in the diocese of New York by Bishop Grein in the 16^th year of his consecration.

 

My wife and I retired five years ago and settled in Hampton so that we could be closer to family. I now substitute teach in the Hampton school system on occasion, something I enjoy tremendously.

 

That which gives us great joy and peace is the love given at our home and church, Emmanuel – Hampton. My degree in gerontology offers and supports my joy at serving members of my congregation during visits to our elderly, sick and shut-ins.

 

God’s peace be with you,

 

Rev. Earl R. Christian