Our Clergy
Rev. Brian K. Wilber
The Rev. Brian K. Wilbert is a native of Elyria, Ohio and a graduate of Kenyon College and Bexley Hall, which is part of the Colgate Rochester Divinity School. In 2002, he received a Doctor of Ministry degree in Congregational Development from the Seabury Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. Ordained in 1985, he served as Curate of St. Michael's Church in Toledo, Ohio (1985-1988) and Rector of Grace Church in Ravenna, Ohio (1988-1996) before his call to be Rector of Christ Church in Oberlin.
Reverend Wilbert is particularly interested in worship, liturgy, and music and has been a violinist and church musician since he was a child. In addition to parish responsibilities, he facilitates the catechumenal process in the Diocese of Ohio, is a member of the Diocesan Liturgy and Music Commission, and is serving his second term as a member of the Diocesan Council. He is also an active member of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship and a member of Integrity.
The Rector of all Oberlin and parts adjacent lives in the church rectory in Oberlin, along with his Jack Russell Terrier, Viktor.
Rev. Nancy Roth
The Rev. Nancy Roth, a native of New York, is a graduate of Oberlin College and the General Theological Seminary. Ordained in 1981, she served as Christian Education Consultant at Trinity Church, Wall Street, in New York City and as Program Coordinator at Holy Cross Monastery. Her ministry as a resource person in the area of spirituality draws on her background in the arts, particularly music and dance, and on her concern for environmental issues.
Reverend Roth travels widely as a retreat conductor and workshop leader, and is the author of many books, including: The Breath of God, An Invitation to Christian Yoga, Organic Prayer, Meditations for Choir Members, Praying: A Book for Children, and a series of meditations on hymn texts: A Closer Walk, Awake, My Soul!, New Every Morning, and Praise, My Soul. She and her husband co-edited We Sing of God: A Hymnal for Children and she has contributed hymn texts to Chatter with the Angels: An Illustrated Songbook for Children.
The Roths live in Oberlin, Ohio, where the Reverend serves as Assisting Priest at Christ Church and is an Affiliate Scholar at Oberlin College. The Roths have two grown children: Christopher, an organic gardener, environmentalist, and writer, and Michael, a professional violinist. For information on Reverend Roth's workshops, retreats, and writings, please visit her web site at: RevNancyRoth.org.