.Photo Debt: St. Mary’s ParishST. MARY’S AREA, Md.– After much more than pair of years under interim leadership, St.
Mary’s Church, covering Trio Episcopal Parish in St. Mary’s Area and St. Mary’s Chapel in Spine, has actually welcomed The Reverend Charity Humm as its own new rector.Rev.
Humm started her spiritual leadership on Nov. 1, 2024, delivering a diverse history in counseling, faith formation, as well as neighborhood structure to the parish. A 2023 graduate of Virginia Theological Academy with a Master of Godship level, Rev.
Humm has actually offered in various parts, consisting of Adult Programs Coordinator at Claggett’s faith buildup sanctuaries and also pastor during the course of Claggett’s summer camps.Her expertise also features working as a regional representative as well as supply local clergies for Southern Maryland local congregations, and accomplishing a two-year parish internship at Christ Congregation Port Republic throughout its own 350th anniversary year.Rev. Humm expressed enthusiasm concerning her brand new task, emphasizing her devotion to cultivating healing, wellness, and neighborhood engagement. “I can not hang around to observe where Jesus is actually leading the trustworthy folks of the parish within this next phase,” she pointed out in her intro to the church community.Parish Assistant Robin Pajak discussed the exhilaration of the churchgoers, saying, “We are actually very delighted to have Rev.
Charity. St. Mary’s Church has had an Interim Rector for over 2 years.” Rev.
Humm dwells in St. Leonard, Maryland, along with her spouse, Rev. Matt Humm, an Episcopal priest at St.
Paul’s Episcopal Church in Royal Prince Frederick, their 3 kids– Alex, Gareth, and Galahad– and also their border collie, Finn.In addition to her pastoral tasks, Rev. Humm is actually understood for her sense of humor as well as eclectic enthusiasms, including walking, fires, wacky movies, and also co-founding what she refers to as the initial off the record fight club at Virginia Theological Seminary.For extra details on Trinity Episcopal Chapel as well as St. Mary’s Chapel, see www.trinitysmcmd.com.Contact our news desk at news@thebaynet.com.Connected.