Rachel Cunningham

MINISTRY - CONGREGATIONAL LIFE MINISTER

Rachel Cunningham (she/her)
Congregational Life Minister
Joined in 2005

[email protected]
410-523-1542 Ext. 106
In Office: Sun, 9 AM-1 PM; Mon-Thu, 9 AM-5 PM

Rachel loves being part of a team that works to bring people from all walks of life together in community. She is dedicated to helping Brown Memorial members and friends connect with their passions, connect with the community, and connect more deeply with God.

With a background in Interior Design, Rachel never dreamed she’d work for a church but has found her time at Brown extremely rewarding personally and professionally. She began her tenure quite by accident shortly after Andrew Connors became the Senior Pastor. She remembers distinctly the Sunday afternoon she got the call asking her to serve as the Interim Christian Educator. Surprised, she responded with something like, “You know I’m an interior designer. I don’t have any experience with this.”

This, of course, was not entirely true. She had served as a Sunday School teacher and on the Christian Education committee. During a period of personal discernment and feeling a nudge toward work with more spiritual purpose and meaning, Rachel took the position.

It wasn’t long before that interim position became permanent and led Rachel back to school to complete her master’s degree in church ministry with a religious education focus at the Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary. Now, in addition to the connection and inclusion she helps foster for all members at Brown, she manages volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement while also leading the overall vision of Christian Formation in our congregation from birth to adulthood.

Rachel’s commute is a breeze; she and her husband live just two blocks away. Their adult children, who grew up at Brown, are still close enough to make the occasional Sunday morning visit. Recently, she became a great auntie, which brings her much joy!

Must-Know Info about Rachel:

Although she’s a die-hard country music fan, her favorite karaoke song is “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey.