Cleveland Park Congregational UCC, like all United Church of Christ congregations, is self-governed by our lay leadership, pastor, and congregation. Our congregation gathers each January for an annual meeting at which all matters are discussed and voted on directly, like an old-fashioned town meeting.
Our Pastor: The Rev. Ellen Jennings
Rev. Ellen Jennings was called to serve as Pastor of Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ on April 3, 2011.
Pastor Ellen received her Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School in 1991 and was ordained as a UCC minister in 2007.
Prior to her call by Cleveland Park Church, Ellen spent three years serving a Unitarian Universalist Congregation as Minister of Religious Education and Sabbatical Minister. During her time there, she led worship, created a Lifespan Religious Education Program, provided pastoral care, and facilitated spiritual practice groups and retreats. From 2001-2008, Ellen served The Interfaith Families Project (IFFP), an independent interfaith community of Jewish and Christian families, as Director of Religious Education and Interim Spiritual Director. While there, she developed IFFP’s preschool through eighth grade religious education program and wrote much of its interfaith curriculum. <more>
Please call or e-mail to schedule time with Pastor EllenM, W, Th: Appointments and visits
Tuesday: Sabbath
Friday: Sermon and study day
Moderator: Holly Hancock
Holly Hancock is excited to serve as the 2021 Moderator for Cleveland Park Congregational UCC. Holly grew up in Seattle, Washington, where she became involved in the UCC on a local and conference level. She continues to volunteer every summer at a UCC church camp on Lake Coeur d’alene, Idaho. Holly moved to Washington, DC in 2007 to attend American University, where she studied philosophy and public health. Holly is a full time yoga and meditation teacher, with a vibrant in-person and on-line community. She firmly believes that self care is community care, and embodied practices should be accessible to all. When not at yoga or church, you can find her reading books, learning about social justice initiatives, watching sports, taking walks, and playing crosswords.
Children & Youth Programs:
Teen Group Leader: Grandon Purnell
Church Administrator: Meg House
Meg House joined the staff in April 2015. Along with her background in editing, marketing and writing, she has a Master of Arts in religious studies from Wesley Theological Seminary and is part owner (with her husband) of a wine store in Virginia. She’s lived in the DC area most of her life, and is a member, elder, and volunteer at DC’s New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Meg enjoys singing, playing the flute, and long walks. Her work at Cleveland Park Congregational UCC allows her to combine her work and volunteer experiences with her love of the church.
Office Hours – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. (Closed Wednesday)
Call 202-363-8211 or email info@cpcchurch.org to confirm hours.
Cantor and Choral Leader: LaTia Wilson Barrett