Jill Schubert-profile

I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, baptized at the Zion Lutheran Church, and confirmed by Bishop McNairy at Christ “Memorial” Episcopal Church when I was 12 years old. My family came to the Episcopal Church through the influence of Fr. John McDonald.

I left Grand Rapids in 1966 and attended the University of Minnesota, Morris. From there I went to Connecticut where I married and was active at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Following 7 years in Australia, my husband and I moved to Colorado where we participated in several ministries at St. Joseph Episcopal Church for 25 years. While in Colorado I also obtained my Masters in Social Work degree. Following my husband’s death, I returned to Grand Rapids and am happy to return to Christ Church.

My passion has always been to work with children and to work on social justice issues. As a social worker I have felt that to be my calling. When I returned to Grand Rapids, I thought I was “retired” but was then presented with the opportunity to set up GRACE House, the local homeless shelter. During this same time, Christ Church decided to embark on Total Ministry. I was interested to be part of the church, eager to work with the youth, but was quite surprised to be approached to take on the training for a role as Deacon. I am enjoying the Team and the opportunity to participate in Christ Church and trust this experience will be a benefit to me, the church, and the community.