Deborah Carr

Joined staff in March 2003
Born and raised in Ohio
Served churches for 37 years, beginning as a pre-teen
Degrees from University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music; Westminster Choir College in organ performance and church music
On faculty of Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk
Founder of “Bellissima!” choral ensemble; chorus master of Virginia Beach orchestra, “Symphonicity”
Husband: Lawrence, a noted pianist; daughter, Gwendolyn, 14.
Dog: Casper, a Fox Terrier
Loves: Cooking, fishing, 3-D puzzles

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Barbara Adams

On staff for more than 22 years
Responsible for helping staff and church members with anything and everything!
Associate Degree from Thomas Nelson Community College

Working toward Presbyterian Church (USA) certification in Church Administration
Son, Patrick, 21
Dog, Diamond, a Cocker Spaniel
Loves: Baseball, travel

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Karen Cocke

Joined Hidenwood as a member in 1989
Joined staff in July 2002

Responsible for church newsletter, brochures and other publications, PowerPoint presentations, photography and website

Born and raised in Kentucky; traveled extensively
Graduated from University of Kentucky in English/Art History
Formerly worked as a newspaper reporter; editor, Newport News Shipyard publications
Husband: Charles; two children: Courtney, 23, and Charlie, 20
Cat: Sydney
Loves: photography, desktop publishing, books, movies

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Julie Conka

Joined Hidenwood as a member in 1998
Joined staff in 2007
Responsible for Sunday school and special programs for children newborn through grade 5
Venture Crew and Girl Scout leader
Husband: Jason; two children: Phoebe, 17, and Blake, 14

Cats: Finola and Mungo
Loves: Lindy Hop, role-playing computer games, nature walks, canoeing 

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Belinda Hammond

Joined Hidenwood as a member in 1983
Joined staff in July 2002
Three children: Donnie, Ronnie and Christina; three grandchildren
Coordinates outreach programs including Kid’s Café,
PORT (homeless shelter), and Salvation Army
Loves: yard sales; a good bargain

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Emily Walker

Hidenwood Youth Ministries intern, 2008-present

Junior at Christopher Newport University, majoring in philosophy and religion,

with a minor in dance

Member of Phi Mu Fraternity

Member of Hidenwood Presbyterian since 2008

Member of mission team to Central Asia, Summer 2009

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Michael Jackson

Grew up in Brooklyn, New York

Attended Ferguson High School

Attended Business College in Hospitality Management

Previous jobs: Inventory Control Specialist for Walmart; Goodwill supervisor; Executive Housekeeper for a number of hotels

Children: Son and daughter

Loves: Reading the Bible

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