Our History
Established in 1962 in Kingston for Episcopalians in between Exeter and Haverhill, the parish later moved to Plaistow. In 1990, St. Christopher’s moved to its current location in Hampstead. Over that time, St. Christopher’s has also come to see support of AA and recovery programs as part of its mission as well.
Our Ministries
Parish & Worship
Outside the Church (Outreach)
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Worship Team: Opportunities to serve as Sacristans, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Acolytes, Lectors, Ushers, and Musicians.
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Pastoral Care & Healing: A team that sends cards for life events and prays for concerns of parishioners.
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Community: Bring snacks to enjoy after Sunday services to welcome visitors and encourage community connection.
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Property & Maintenance: Helping with the care of the building, grounds, and the Memorial Garden.
Refugee Family Assistance: Sponsoring and furnishing homes for newly arriving families in partnership with the International Institute of New England.
Local Support: Preparing monthly meals for Emmaus House (Haverhill, MA) and collecting food for the St. Anne’s Food Pantry.
Seasonal & Global Outreach: Participating in the annual CROP Walk, collecting toys for ChIPs (Children of Incarcerated Parents), and supporting global initiatives like Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD).
Our Leadership
The Rev. Zachary Harmon (Fr. Zac)
Born in Northeast Vermont and raised in rural Alaska, Fr. Zac holds a B.A. from Willamette University and an M.Div. from Virginia Theological Seminary. His ministry journey includes working with at-risk indigenous youth in Washington state, studying in County Cork with the Church of Ireland, and serving in Salem, Oregon. He is active in the local community, having served on the board for Community Caregivers of Greater Derry, and currently serves on the diocesan Standing Committee.
Andrea Giovanni
Born in the former Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), Andrea began piano at age 8 and later emigrated to the U.S. She graduated West Roxbury High School as valedictorian and received a full scholarship to Boston University, where she majored in organ performance. She later earned an MBA from Salem State University and loves working with choirs of all ages. Her musical heroes include Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Jacob Collier.
Kim Ryder
Kim leads the Sunday School program with 12 years of teaching experience in Lawrence, MA, and a strong dedication to children’s religious education. She holds a Master’s in Education from Boston University, bringing professional expertise and enthusiastic leadership to elementary-aged children.