The Staff of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
 Vicar-Our pastor is the Rev. Israel Ahimbisibwe, Ph.D. Israel is a man of simple and sincere faith, and is also a graduate of Princeton, Harvard, and Rice University. He was ordained a priest in Uganda in 1994 and has served both in parishes and as a college chaplain. His name is pronounced Ahh-HIM-bee-SIB-way, and it means “may He (the God of Israel) be praised!” Israel is married to Dorcas, and they have three sons. You may contact Israel through email at ahimbisra@hotmail.com or leave a message for him by calling the church office at 713-928-3221. |
 Music Director-Pat Farra has served faithfully as our Music Director since 2005. She earned her music degree in Organ Performance from the University of Houston and taught music at Episcopal High School for many years. Pat has continued our tradition of “blended” music by balancing hymns and anthems with more contemporary worship music. You may contact her at the church office at info@redeemerhouston.org or 713-928-3221. |
 Treasurer-Our congregation’s treasurer is Richard “Dick” Bird. Dick has faithfully served God and the people of our parish for many years, as our treasurer and in many other roles. Dick and his wife Ivis are worship leaders, lead one of our house churches, and often bring communion to those who cannot attend services. You may contact Dick through email at rbird1120@aol.com. |
 Financial Secretary-Our financial secretary is Patty Thomas, and she has faithfully served in this role for many years. Beyond her financial duties, she prepares the Sunday bulletin for us each week. You may contact her at the church office at info@redeemerhouston.org or 713-928-3221. |
 Secretary-Nancy Taylor is the secretary for the Bishop’s Committee/Vestry. She records the minutes of each of the meetings. She’s also the volunteer secretary for the parish, prints the bulletin for each Sunday, serves on the Redeemer Movie Seminar committee, and frequently prepares and serves the hospitality snacks after our Sunday service. You may contact her at nancyftaylor@yahoo.com or through the church office at info@redeemerhouston.org. |