Grace United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming Congregation
301-662-3312
25 East 2nd Street Frederick, Maryland 21701 Phone: 301-662-3312 Fax: 301-663-0146 Email: admin@grucc.com
Interim Minister
Rev. Dr. Douglas L. Griffin ("Doug"), who came to Grace Church in October of 2010, is an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ. He is an intentional interim minister, a specialized ministry to congregations and church-related institutions during times of transition to new leadership. Grace Church is the ninth interim ministry setting for Doug since he began working in this specialty area in 1994. Four of those settings, including Grace Church, have been in Frederick County.
Following graduation from seminary in 1979, Doug pursued certification as a clinical chaplain and spent over a decade in health care chaplaincy. He served as a chaplain in both hospital and retirement community settings. In 1993, Doug earned a Ph.D. degree from The Catholic University of America in Religion and Culture. His major concentration was in the field of Religion and Health Care.
He resides in Germantown, Maryland, with his wife Susan Frey.
Director of Music and Organist
B.M., M.M., D.M.A., Peabody Conservatory of Music
Concert Pianiat and Professor of Music, Hood College
Designs worship experiences for adults and children
Directs the Grace Church Senior Choir
Click here to learn more about the music program at Grace Church
Administrative Associate
The Administrative Associate runs the church office, creating the Sunday bulletins and monthly newsletters, answering the telephone, updating the membership database, and keeping the church files in order. She handles the scheduling of all meetings and events on the church calendar, and provides secretarial support to the committees and staff.
Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grace United Church of Christ Staff
Tom Tobery
Caretaker
Photo coming soon!
Our caretaker, Tom, spends more time in the church building than anyone else. He is responsible for opening and closing the building for all meetings and events. He cleans up after fellowship events and weddings, and does many odd jobs around the church.
