Clergy, Staff, & Vestry

Clergy

The Rev. Lachlan S. Hassman

PRIEST-IN-CHARGE
The Rev’d Lachlan Hassman began as Priest-in-Charge of Christ Church in Advent of 2025. As Priest-in-Charge, Fr. Lachlan provides pastoral care to the parish community, organizes our worship, and works alongside staff and volunteers to support our common life. Prior to his call to Christ Church, Lachlan served as Associate Vicar at St. Joseph’s, Durham NC, where he cared for a Breakfast Ministry serving unhoused and other food-insecure people. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he studied Religion, Architectural History, and Middle Eastern languages.

Outside of church, Lachlan is a PhD student in Architectural History at Duke University. In his spare time, he enjoys tending to the Rectory garden, woodworking, running, and caring for his very demanding cat.

Staff

Cynthia F. Arnold

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
Cynthia Arnold served as Parish Administrator at Grace Church, Keswick for 21 years, Administrative Assistant at Orange Presbyterian Church for 2 years and has been the Financial Secretary for St. Thomas, Orange since 2013.
Cynthia graduated from Longwood College in 1979. She taught elementary school for 6 years and then found her calling to church administration. She and her husband, Doug, have three children and two grandsons.
She is a member of St. Thomas, Orange, where she has served on the Vestry as Registrar, and currently serves as a Lector. She is also the President of the St. Margaret's Chapter of The Daughters of the King at St. Thomas. She has volunteered for The Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic and Christian Emergency Council. She enjoys genealogical research, reading, movies, quilting, gardening, traveling with her husband, Doug, and spending time with her family and their Corgi, Benny.
Thomas E. May, Jr.

ORGANIST EMERITUS
A native of Gordonsville, Tom May served as organist at Christ Church for forty years. In February, 2026, Tom retired from this role and was granted emeritus status by the Vestry. As Organist Emeritus, Tom assists the Priest and in planning music, regularly plays the organ, and enriches the musical life of our congregation.
An accomplished musician, Tom is well known in the area. A fond memory is playing a Christmas concert at the famous Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia. In addition to music, Tom is well known for his innovative work with flower arranging frequently conducting workshops in the art. He lends his talent in this area to Christ Church’s magnificent Christmas and Easter decorations.
Benjamin C. Armistead

CHOIRMASTER
Ben Armistead has been choirmaster at Christ Church for over thirty years. A graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, Ben sang with that school’s famed a cappella choir. He was also active in student government serving as president of the student body.
Ben enjoys reading and spoiling his dogs and cat. He has served several terms on the Christ Church vestry.
Sharon L. Chapman

SEXTON