CHARLIE MCCALLIE / co-PASTOR

Charlie is the founding pastor of The Commons Church in Flagstaff, AZ. His post graduate degree is in Biblical hermeneutics from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland where he focused on biomedical ethics and the relationship of science and faith. He is currently an activist in the areas of climate change, immigration, and civil rights. Charlie has been married to his wife, Marca, since 2003 and is a proud father of four.

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GRETTA MILLER / co-pastor

Gretta has been a part of The Commons since we started in 2010. She is a musician, a writer, a yoga enthusiast, a lover of nature, and a friend. She is passionate about showing the love of Christ through social justice, which has led to her current is work advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and also the local immigrant community. Gretta and her husband, Kyle, have been married since 2012 and have two kids. She hopes to create avenues that allow people to find belonging; whether that be with a group of friends, our church community, or the security in our spiritual belonging to the Divine. As a co-pastor at The Commons, she hopes to lead in a way that points people to the healthiest, most-vibrant version of themselves.

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OLIVIA DUNCAN / JUBILEE DIRECTOR

Olivia grew up in Flagstaff and is deeply rooted in the community. She is studying sign language and has worked with people who have disabilities for years. She is fascinated by the way children perceive and interact with the Divine, and her desire is to create a space where they find their spiritual voice. Her hope is that the children at The Commons will be able to articulate their questions about and experiences with God and community. She also is passionate about developing a strong team of Children's Ministry Volunteers, so that kids at the Commons are cultivating a collective of mentors on their spiritual walks and broadening their community at an early age.

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JESS MAGEE / community & connection coordinator

Jess has been a part of our community since 2017 and joined our team to launch a new College Ministry in the Fall of 2020. Her two greatest passions are preparing and enjoying good food, and doing life with college students/young adults. She follows the lead of Jesus to gather with people from every walk of life: every color, religion, language, sexuality, and culture. Her hope is for our college friends to know how much they are loved and how powerful and valuable their voices are.

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ROSS PETTERSON / SET UP & TEAR DOWN coordinator

Ross coordinates our set up and tear down team. He is a husband to Kelsey and a father to 2 girls. He teaches at Sinagua Middle School. His hard working energy and friendly personality make him a rock on our staff. He fosters the building and creates a space ready for community gathering.

Ariel Smith / sound & Production coordinator

Ariel helps coordinate our sound set up and podcast upload. His kind spirit and positive attitude makes him a joy to work with. He is a musician and his passion for music fosters a Sunday experience done with excellence. We are so grateful for him!