Rev. Braddon was appointed to the Stony Brook Community Church by Bishop Jeremiah Park on July 1, 2007. She has served churches throughout the New York Annual Conference in both New York and Connecticut prior to coming to Stony Brook. Rev. Braddon describes her arrival at Stony Brook as a “coming home”. She grew up in Babylon, LI, but had not lived on the Island as an adult.
Elizabeth is now well settled in and is hard at work developing strong relationships with the congregation, goal setting and seeking ways to strengthen the life of the community. She would like to meet you, so give her a call or come to worship soon (contact information below).
Elizabeth is single with no children, but has an extended biological family of three siblings and several nephews and nieces, and a wonderful network of friends who are “family”.
She graduated from The Northfield-Mt. Hermon School in Northfield, MA, Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.), Boston University School of Theology (M.Div), and The New School Graduate School of Management (M.S. in Non Profit Management).
She actively serves the United Methodist Church as representative to The Connectional Table, the main “coordinating” body of the denomination; and as a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry in the New York Annual Conference. Theologically and politically, she would describe herself as progressive, with a strong concern for ministry with the poor, human rights, peace, and for a church that openly celebrates the gifts of all persons.
Elizabeth's interests are varied: sailing is a passion as well as kayaking, swimming, and time on the beach. She also enjoys tennis, biking, skiing, walking, reading, cooking, and playing the violin. She also loves to travel by participation in volunteers-in-mission programs and has done so in Mozambique, Bolivia, Biloxi MS, and Nicaragua.
You can contact Rev. Braddon at:
Church office: 631-751-0574 (mornings M-F), Pastor's study: 631-751-0659, Parsonage: 631-689-2986.
Office Hours: Usually Monday - Thursday, 9-1pm or by appointment (we suggest you call first to be sure the Pastor is in).
Joan Wingerter is a retired teacher from the Northport/East Northport Public Schools, where she taught music and social studies. Over the years she has played in several churches in the Northport area. Before coming to Stony Brook in 2004, she served at the Lucien Memorial Methodist Church in Kings Park for over twenty years. Joan has served as Secretary and Newsletter Editor for the Suffolk Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. She played in their members' recitals and as part of their Noontime Recital Series. In September 2005, she performed in a solo recital at the Northport Presbyterian Church.
We are certainly blessed to have such an accomplished musician and dedicated organist as Joan. Come and hear her play on Sundays!
Joan can be reached at 631-544-9430.
Our Choir Director Christine Free, mezzo- soprano, is a native of Rhode Island, and has consistently delighted audiences with her passion, sensitivity, and charisma. Recent credits include Cherubino in Le Nozze di Figaro, Grisostomo in Don Quichotte auf der Hochzeit des Comacho and the Second Woman in Purcell's Dido and Aeneas while understudying the title role. Other credits include Phoebe in Yeomen of the Guard , Rosalie in Carnival, Kate in the Pirates of Penzance and Inez in the Gondoliers.
At home in Opera, Oratorio and Musical Theater, Christine has performed with the College Light Opera Company, as soloist in ensembles at Carnegie Mellon University, Stony Brook University and at the Amherst Early Music Festival. She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and holds a Masters Degree from Stony Brook University. Christine performs in both professional and academic settings in the New York Area while pursuing her Doctorate in Vocal Performance at Stony Brook University under the direction of Miss Elaine Bonazzi.
We are fortunate to have a Choir Director so talented as Christine. If you would like further information or are interested in joining the choir, contact Christine at <christinelfree@gmail.com>.
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