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Ministers and Staff

Rev. Steven B. Moore

Rev. Steven Moore became our pastor in April of 2018. Ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 1996, Steve has served congregations in Ohio, Indiana, Washington DC, California and New York City. Raised in nearby Baltimore, he has his undergraduate degree in Accounting from James Madison University and received his Master of Divinity…

Rev. Dick Brooks

Dick Brooks started attending First Christian Church, Falls Church (Disciples of Christ) as a child when it opened its doors in 1952. He has filled many positions at FCCFC including Chairman of the Board, Deacon, and Elder. After his retirement Dick attended Wesley Theological Seminary where he received an M.Div. degree. He was ordained at…

Catherine T. Brooks

Cathy Brooks is a Commissioned Minister and is the Associate Minister of Pastoral Care and Healing at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Falls Church, Virginia.  When she married Dick, she joined him as a member of the Disciples of Christ and has been working at First Christian Church since 1974.  She has focused on…

Phil Gilliland

Phil, a native of Kansas, and his wife Marilyn became members of First Christian in 1967, and since that time he has served as Chairman of the Board, Elder, Deacon, and many other positions. He retired from the U.S. Government as a mathematical statistician and is a former school teacher. He currently teaches Sunday School…

Lunette Arledge

Lunette has been at First Christian since 2001, where she directs our Chancel and Ensemble Choirs and supervises all other music staff. She is a gifted musician and director having served as soprano soloist with the Paul Hill Chorale and The Washington Singers. She received her Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Louisville…

Mark Moorman

Mark Moorman, of West Union, Iowa joined the staff in 2021. Mark is on the faculty of the Juilliard Evening Division since 2010. Mark is also on the faculty of the Old Town Music School in Alexandria, VA. Mark has been Director of Artistic Administration-Opera for the Crested Butte Music Festival. He previously worked as a pianist and vocal coach for opera…

Bill Rife

Bill sings tenor as a performer and teacher.  He has served as a regular and substitute organist at various churches.  He has directed the children’s, youth and adult choirs at various churches.  He is currently the director of the children’s choir at First Christian Church in Falls Church.  Bill has provided vocal instruction to members…

Susan Tramposch

Susan was a regular volunteer for Safe Haven and transitioned to one of our Coordinators in the summer of 2021. She has a passion for helping others and his a great addition to our team!