ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 10:00am
Pursuant to the Religious Corporations Law of the State of New York and the By-Laws of Christ’s Church, Rye, notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting for the election of wardens and vestry members of Christ’s Church, Rye, will be held in the church during the 10:00am worship service on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
The Nominating Committee has nominated: (see below for bios)
for a two-year term as senior warden
Jim Scully
for a two-year term as junior warden
Karen Schulz
for a three-year term on the vestry expiring 2029
Betsy Graseck
for a three-year renewal terms on the vestry expiring 2029
Heedan Chung
Rob Pace
Mark Whatley
for a two-year renewal term on the vestry expiring 2028, to complete an unfulfilled term
Jenny Hogan
Please make every effort to be here in person on that date, or to tune in to our livestream service. Our agenda will include voting on our slate of new vestry members, reports from our wardens, treasurer and other ministry leaders, and a first glimpse of our vision for the coming program year.
2026 New Vestry Bios
Betsy Graseck
Betsy Graseck moved to Rye from Manhattan with her husband Chris in 2002, joining Christ’s Church two years later. The first decade of their involvement centered around their daughter Maggie and son Jack as they journeyed through Christ’s Church Nursery School, the Christmas pageant, Sunday School, acolyte responsibilities, and confirmation.
More recently, Betsy served on the Search Committee for our new Rector and, along with her husband Chris, co-chaired the 2026 stewardship campaign.
Betsy is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, where she has worked since 1992, focusing on global bank stocks. She is a graduate of Cornell University and has an MBA from Columbia University. She also studied at Waseda University in Tokyo and is conversationally fluent in Japanese.
Jenny Hogan
Jenny Hogan is a longtime resident of Rye, where she lives with her husband Brian and their children Ava, Bryce, Noelle, and Reid. She grew up in the Episcopal Church and has been a member of Christ’s Church since 1998. Jenny and Brian were married at Christ’s Church, and all of their children attended Christ’s Church Nursery School and were baptized and confirmed here.
Jenny is the owner and Director of Brava Dance Center, located in Rye and Port Chester. Her professional background includes extensive experience in the Broadway and performing arts community, including many years as assistant to Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall. She attended the University of the Arts and Marymount Manhattan College, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fordham University.
Jenny has served on the board of Christ’s Church Nursery School and most recently on the Search Committee for the new Rector. She is excited about honoring the church’s long-standing traditions while embracing new beginnings, and she looks forward to the opportunity to serve the parish as a member of the Vestry.
