Leadership
Pastor Cedric Johnson
Reverend Cedric Johnson is a native of South Carolina. He received an undergraduate degree in elementary special education from Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY and his Master of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary.
The Reverend began his process of ministry in the New York Annual Conference, and then matriculated from local pastor in 2000 after he received his Master of Divinity degree. In 2003 Reverend Johnson became a Deacon Probationary member and received his Elder Orders in June 2017.
With more than 20 years in Pastoral ministry he dedicates his time to families in mission, community outreach, social justice concerns, and care in crisis intervention. The Reverend has many passions including: coordinating spiritual enriched services, initiating community interfaith ministries, youth and ministries, preaching and teaching, and acting as a spiritual counselor.
Reverend Johnson’s most precious gift is his family. His wife Adriann of twenty eight years, his son Eriq, and daughter Elissa are the joys of his life. The Reverend enjoys spending time with family, listening to music, reading, and bowling. He also has a passion for gardening and a love of animals.
Reverend Cedric Johnson is a native of South Carolina. He received an undergraduate degree in elementary special education from Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY and his Master of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary.
The Reverend began his process of ministry in the New York Annual Conference, and then matriculated from local pastor in 2000 after he received his Master of Divinity degree. In 2003 Reverend Johnson became a Deacon Probationary member and received his Elder Orders in June 2017.
With more than 20 years in Pastoral ministry he dedicates his time to families in mission, community outreach, social justice concerns, and care in crisis intervention. The Reverend has many passions including: coordinating spiritual enriched services, initiating community interfaith ministries, youth and ministries, preaching and teaching, and acting as a spiritual counselor.
Reverend Johnson’s most precious gift is his family. His wife Adriann of twenty eight years, his son Eriq, and daughter Elissa are the joys of his life. The Reverend enjoys spending time with family, listening to music, reading, and bowling. He also has a passion for gardening and a love of animals.
Andrew Gordon - Organist and Director of Music
Andrew Gordon is a graduate of the New England Conservatory and the Juilliard School. As well as being music director at Diamond Hill, he is a staff accompanist for Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, appears regularly as a member of the Greenwich Symphony Chamber Players and serves as the accompanist and consultant for the annual Jenny Lind Competition, sponsored by Bridgeport’s Barnum Festival. In addition, he maintains piano studios in Greenwich and at his home in Redding. His choral anthem An Evening Prayer is published by Oxford University Press.
Andrew Gordon - Organist and Director of Music
Andrew Gordon is a graduate of the New England Conservatory and the Juilliard School. As well as being music director at Diamond Hill, he is a staff accompanist for Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, appears regularly as a member of the Greenwich Symphony Chamber Players and serves as the accompanist and consultant for the annual Jenny Lind Competition, sponsored by Bridgeport’s Barnum Festival. In addition, he maintains piano studios in Greenwich and at his home in Redding. His choral anthem An Evening Prayer is published by Oxford University Press.
Shani Birch - Administrative Assistant
Shani Birch returned to the workforce after early retirement from the corporate world. During her career she worked as an administrative analyst/assistant for a multinational engineering company and a healthcare corporation. Her volunteer work has included teaching art at an inner-city children’s enrichment program and teaching basic computing skills at Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford, as well as at an inner-city school in Namibia, as a WorldTeach volunteer.
Lay Leadership
Lay Leader - Midge Clegg
Administrative Council - Leigh Swan, chair
The Administrative Council is the programming and decision-making body of the church. The committee receives reports from other committees and groups in the church and takes key votes, connecting the broad vision of the church with the everyday details of its ministries.
Board of Trustees - Chris Wurst, chair
The Board of Trustees is responsible for keeping up and repairing the property of the church. It also decides property policies, oversees the purchase or sale of property, and recommends to the church whether to accept gifts and bequests.
Committee on Finance - Dawn Servidio, chair
The Committee on Finance is responsible for creating the church budget and overseeing the church’s financial stewardship and fundraising.
Staff-Parish Relations - Ruth Wilson, chair
The Staff Parish Relations Committee is responsible for building productive and just relationships between the congregation, the staff, and the pastor. It is responsible for hiring, review, salaries, and communicating the pastoral needs of the church to the annual conference.
Committee on Lay Leadership - Pastor Cedric Johnson, chair
The Committee on Lay Leadership is responsible for nominating members for all other committees. This group, chaired by the pastor, has as its responsibility, the identification, development, formation, and support of the people who will give leadership in the local church.
Endowment Committee
The Endowment Committee is the body that oversees the management and use of the Diamond Hill Endowment Fund. Decisions about how the fund is invested and how a portion of the interest is used are made and reported by this committee.
Altar Guild - Irene Stewart, chair
Annual Conference
Delegate to Annual Conference - Midge Clegg
Alternate Delegate to Annual Conference - Leigh Swan
Shani Birch - Administrative Assistant
Shani Birch returned to the workforce after early retirement from the corporate world. During her career she worked as an administrative analyst/assistant for a multinational engineering company and a healthcare corporation. Her volunteer work has included teaching art at an inner-city children’s enrichment program and teaching basic computing skills at Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford, as well as at an inner-city school in Namibia, as a WorldTeach volunteer.
Lay Leadership
Lay Leader - Midge Clegg
Administrative Council - Leigh Swan, chair
The Administrative Council is the programming and decision-making body of the church. The committee receives reports from other committees and groups in the church and takes key votes, connecting the broad vision of the church with the everyday details of its ministries.
Board of Trustees - Chris Wurst, chair
The Board of Trustees is responsible for keeping up and repairing the property of the church. It also decides property policies, oversees the purchase or sale of property, and recommends to the church whether to accept gifts and bequests.
Committee on Finance - Dawn Servidio, chair
The Committee on Finance is responsible for creating the church budget and overseeing the church’s financial stewardship and fundraising.
Staff-Parish Relations - Ruth Wilson, chair
The Staff Parish Relations Committee is responsible for building productive and just relationships between the congregation, the staff, and the pastor. It is responsible for hiring, review, salaries, and communicating the pastoral needs of the church to the annual conference.
Committee on Lay Leadership - Pastor Cedric Johnson, chair
The Committee on Lay Leadership is responsible for nominating members for all other committees. This group, chaired by the pastor, has as its responsibility, the identification, development, formation, and support of the people who will give leadership in the local church.
Endowment Committee
The Endowment Committee is the body that oversees the management and use of the Diamond Hill Endowment Fund. Decisions about how the fund is invested and how a portion of the interest is used are made and reported by this committee.
Altar Guild - Irene Stewart, chair
Annual Conference
Delegate to Annual Conference - Midge Clegg
Alternate Delegate to Annual Conference - Leigh Swan