Who We Are

MEET OUR CLERGY

Sam Portaro is a retired priest of the Episcopal Church. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill (AB), Virginia Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Princeton …

St. Chrysostom’s welcomed The Rev. Dr. Ian Burch as its 12th Rector in April 2024, following an 18-month search process which concluded …

Chana’s great joy in ministry is being a healing presence for those seeking and following Jesus Christ, helping people of faith to …

LEARN ABOUT OUR STAFF

Tim Crum has been Director of Operations at St. Chrysostom’s since November of 2022, and is responsible for the oversight of our …

Thomas Colao enjoys a diverse musical career as an organist, conductor, and classical singer. He currently holds the post of Associate Director …

Richard has been our Director of Music and our Organist and Carillonneur since 1984. Under his direction the sixteen-voice professional choir has …

Nancy joined the St. Chrysostom’s Church & Day School team as the Accountant in January 2020. Nancy is responsible for the accounting …

St. Chrysostom’s is pleased to welcome Megan Gagliardo as the interim head of school. A lifelong Chicagoan, Megan has a strong background …

Emily Birks joined St. Chrysostom’s in July 2024 as the Administration and Database Coordinator. Since 2021, she has been singing with the …

Christian Muratalla has served as Sexton at St. Chrysostom’s since 2023. His role is to care for all aspects of our physical …

Ally Henny (she/her) is a postulant to the priesthood in the Diocese of Chicago. She is a writer, speaker, anti-oppression advocate, and vice president …

ABOUT OUR CHURCH

Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome as you are at St. Chrysostom’s, to hear the call of God in your life and to receive the blessings of God freely given!

ST. CHRYSOSTOM’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH is a welcoming community of faith dedicated to worship, service, and engagement with the needs of our neighbors in Chicago and the world. Our members live in the neighborhood and the wider metropolitan area. For over 125 years, we have provided a beautiful and peaceful place to worship God, experience loving community and minister to those in need.

CONNECT WITH US

St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church