Alexa

Describe who you are and tell us a little bit about your journey.

My faith journey began at a young age, attending church every week with either my parents or grandparents and then onto youth groups and Wednesday night church as a teen. When I attended college at the University of Mary Washington, I found a group of friends and we all attended Intervarsity together, a Christian interfaith organization. It was through these relationships that my faith really grew and developed. Since then, I have volunteered with the kids’ and women’s ministries at every church we have been a part of. I married my husband, Owen, in 2013 and we had our first daughter in 2016, followed by our second in 2020. For the next eight years, I was a stay-at-home mom, but when my youngest started preschool at Crozet Avenue, I knew I wanted to go back to work. I always said when I started working again, I wanted to do something that I felt made a lasting impact on people’s lives. So when a position at Crozet UMC became available, I felt that would be the right place for me. I’ve been here almost two years now, and I’m happy to report that the work we do positively impacts people’s lives everyday.

What most excites me about my work and the contribution I can make

What excites me most working here is getting to help with our food pantry or when we get to directly meet the needs of those who are asking for help. As the Admin in the office, I am often the first-person people are reaching out to with a request. I always strive to be both kind and discreet when responding. Having a hand in providing services to the most vulnerable truly feels like being the hands and feet of Jesus.

What I’m passionate about

I feel passionate about making sure everyone feels seen and heard. Specifically, as a stay-at-home mom and through COVID, I learned just how isolating the role of motherhood can be. This not only carries over into making sure other Moms are supported, but also any group of people that may feel lonely and isolated as well. And I believe the more we connect and come together, the better we all are.

What I like most about Crozet UMC

What I love most about Crozet UMC is how the people, especially the volunteers, always step up when it counts. I’ve personally witnessed how this congregation springs into action to lend a hand to anyone in need. It’s truly uplifting to be part of an organization that not only believes in its mission but also lives it out every day.

You can contact Alexa at adminassistant@crozetunitedmethodist.com.