Staff

Pastor:  Rev. Jessie Lowry – 

pastorcoapc@gmail.com  / office phone: 410-974-1713

A Word From Pastor Jessie

I began as the Pastor for Christ Our Anchor in February of 2016, and am thrilled to be here! I feel strongly that God was a part of bringing me and this church together. To tell you a bit about myself, I grew up in Prince George’s County with my twin sister and my wonderful parents. Now I live with my husband Jason and we have been married since 2012. I studied Sociology in college, and came to the realization that I wanted to be a minister the year after I graduated. I graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity Degree in 2008 and was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 2011. I believe with all my heart that congregations play a huge role in social justice and peace.

I worked as an Interfaith Chaplain at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, New York for three years after graduating seminary and was proud to be a part of creating a formal Pastoral Care program that ministered to everyone, regardless of faith background. It is important to me for people to know that I was raised secular. I never attended any church until I found my way into a youth group in junior high, and it has transformed my life ever since. Having many people close to me who are not church-goers helps me to ensure that I am relevant, down to earth and non-judgmental in my ministry.

A few other things to know about me just for fun:

• I have been skydiving— with my dad! I am not necessarily a thrill seeker, but I love to try new things!
• There is almost nothing better to me than good conversation over a hot cup of coffee or a glass of red wine.
• Something I really enjoy is bikram yoga, or yoga of any kind!
• I am a voracious reader (I’m on Goodreads!) and welcome any recommendations you have.

I have been met with a warm and authentic welcome at this church, and I know that if you come check us out, you will be as well!

Music Director, Adult Choir and Bell Choir:  Diana Martin–  Diana has been the Music Director at Christ Our Anchor since September, 1986. She is a retired Anne Arundel County high school chorus and theater director. Mrs. Martin holds a Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from The Catholic University of America.
Assistant Music Director & Praise Band:  Mike Jarjoura–  Mike, a 20 yr US Navy musician veteran, performs professionally for a top entertainment agency in Washington DC, and is a contractor for Department of Defense Cybersecurity.

Office Manager:  Stacie McNeal – coa21409@gmail.com /  office phone: 410-974-1713

**NEW Christian Educator: Debbie Barbour – coapc.ced@gmail.com – Debbie’s experiences in the field of education range from pre-k through college.  She is an active volunteer in the Anne Arundel County Public School system and for Girl Scouts of Central MD.  She is often found taking photos with her camera, being artistic and creative, going on road-trip adventures with her family, and seeking the joy of being alive.

Director of Anchors-A-Wee Preschool: Mikaely Hentnick:  aawpreschool@gmail.com /  office phone:410-757-6556