Ben Trawick arrived as Grace Presbyterian Church’s Head of Staff in February of 2017. Prior to accepting the call to Grace Presbyterian, Ben served as Head of Staff at North Wilkesboro (NC) Presbyterian Church (2003-2017), and as Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church, High Point, NC (1999-2003) and of New Dublin Presbyterian Church, Dublin, VA (1993-1999).… Read More »
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Rev. Katie Murchison Ross
Katie began as Grace Presbyterian’s associate pastor in November 2018. She provides leadership to youth, education, and mission at Grace. She’s particularly energized by coming alongside people as they explore both the inner life of spirit– faith questions, practices, and up-and-down journeys — and the outer life of service–where God is calling them to love… Read More »
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Rev. Susan Wilder volunteers 10 hours a week as a parish associate, supporting Grace’s congregation with pastoral care and visitation, worship, and occasional preaching. Susan has served as a pastor at several churches in Northern Virginia, including Grace as associate pastor years ago. Susan also serves as co-moderator of the Israel/Palestine Mission Network of the… Read More »
Read MoreVirginia Bouchard
Virginia grew up in a Presbyterian home and, no matter where she has gone or what she has done, has always felt that her life was in God’s hands. She has been a member of Grace since 1986, active in many capacities over the years. Her long-term interests have been in the music of the… Read More »
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Scott Seifried has been the Music Director at Grace Presbyterian Church since 2004. Before coming to Grace, Scott was Music Director at Trinity Episcopal Church in Manassas, and prior to that, Director of Children’s Music at Washington Street United Methodist Church in Alexandria. In addition to working in music ministry, Scott is a professor of… Read More »
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Danielle Lacroix
Danielle Lacroix started as our new director in June 2024. Danielle brings a wealth of early childhood experience and expertise to our preschool! From 2015-2023, she directed The Hill Preschool, a small play-based preschool located in the Washington City Church of the Brethren. Danielle has presented at early childhood conferences and consulted with Wolf Trap… Read More »
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