Our Sunday morning worship service at 10am is a blend of different styles with a casual feel, welcoming people of all ages. Kids are absolutely encouraged to worship with us! Our commitment to ministry extends beyond the four walls of the church to Oak Ridge and surrounding communities and to places even further away. We walk together in faith, supporting one another and having fun along the way!
On December 4, 1994, with around one hundred members, Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church was officially chartered by the Salem Presbytery. Just three years later, the church broke ground and dedicated their brand new building, in which worship still happens today. And while we encourage every member of our community to discern for themselves their beliefs and relationships with God and God’s theology, we also know it can be helpful to have some idea of what corporate beliefs PC(USA) churches hold:
Sovereignty of God – God is the supreme authority throughout the universe.
Authority of Scripture – The Bible is the foundation of worship and our understanding of God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and God’s purpose for us.
Justification by Grace through Faith – Our “salvation” is a generous gift from God through Jesus and not a result of any actions of our own
The Priesthood of All Believers – The Holy Spirit moves and encourages us to follow Christ and be the body of Christ in the world. We are governed by a partnership between ministers and lay leaders, men and women.
Presbyterians ascribe to two Sacraments: baptism and the Lord’s Supper (communion). Presbyterians recognize infant baptism and do not require new members to be “re-baptized” if they come from other denominations. Communion can be taken by anyone and, at ORPC, is taken once a month (plus on church holidays). Presbyterians believe in God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
If you’re interested in reading more about Presbyterian history, our theology, the church’s stance on social issues, and/or what makes us unique, you can do so here.
Pastor
Rev. Dr. Marti Reed Hazelrigg is the pastor at Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge, NC. Marti has served churches in Mississippi, New Jersey, and North Carolina. She graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Youth Ministry and from Duke Divinity School with a Doctor of Ministry. Marti has led retreats and conferences through the Princeton Seminary’s Institute for Youth Ministry and Montreat Conference Center. Working in a connectional church with all ages brings her joy! Marti is married to Peter Hazelrigg and they are the proud parents of twins, Jackson and Maggie. When not at church, you might find her at the gym, taking a long walk, watching her kids play sports, listening to a good podcast, or eating a great meal with family and friends!
Director of Operations and Communications
Sherri has been with ORPC since 2014 and has a degree in Communications and Public Relations from UNCG. Sherri has lived up and down the east coast but is a North Carolinian at heart. She is the mother of two grown sons (Eric and Tyler) and has been married to her husband, Carlton, for 30 years. She and her family are residents of Oak Ridge. When she has free time, she enjoys reading, going to the mountains and spending time with her family.
Director of Youth & Children’s Ministries
Chris (he/him) was born and raised in the South and is a passionate fan of sweet tea, college football, and NC barbeque. Chris graduated from UNC Chapel Hill (Go Heels!) with a Bachelor of Education in Human Development & Family Studies and Psychology. He has served churches in Pennsylvania, Charlotte, and Chapel Hill. Chris has worked with youth at CROSS Missions in Charlotte, at Massanetta Springs Conference Center, and Montreat Conference Center. He also served as an Advisory Delegate for New Hope Presbytery to the denomination’s General Assembly from 2020-2022. Chris is proud to be an Eagle Scout and spends his free time in the kitchen or outside in a patio chair with his partner, Julie.
Director of Music
A fourth-generation church musician, Mary grew up singing tight family harmonies and playing a variety of instruments in a small rural church. She is passionate about music and its ability to heal, inspire, and connect. Mary is an active professional musician and recording artist. As a horn player, she has toured internationally with da Capo Brass, Relevents Wind Quintet, and the New England Symphonic Ensemble. With teaching experience ranging from elementary through collegiate, Mary currently teaches at the Arts Based School in Winston-Salem. She is a National Board Certified music educator and a two-time recipient of NC Regional Teacher of the Year. Mary, her husband Luke, and daughter Molly, enjoy harmonizing, traveling, and playing with the animals on their hobby farm.
Pianist
We are excited to have Dr. Shannon Huang Blankenship to ORPC as our pianist. Shannon is an accomplished pianist, educator, and church musician. Shannon studied piano performance at the Si Chuan Conservatory of Music in China before moving to the United States to complete degrees at Duquesne University, University of Miami, and University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Shannon serves as an adjudicator for international music competitions. She enjoys teaching piano to students of all ages and levels. Shannon and her family reside in Greensboro and enjoy trying out different restaurants for good food.
Bookkeeper
After obtaining an accounting degree from Florida State University, Shelley lived and worked in several states along the east coast. In May of 2022, she retired after serving 20 years as a federal employee. During this time, she was assigned to offices in Orlando, Houston, Kennebunkport, Maine, and Greensboro. Shelley relocated to Stokesdale in 2019 with her two sons, Steele and Cy. In her free time, she enjoys working in her yard, listening to her favorite podcasts, and spending time with her family.
Live Sound Operator and Audio/Visual Director
Originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Trevon joined our staff in 2022 and is our current Audio-Visual Director. He received his degree in recording & engineering from Guilford Technical Community College. He also has a background in classical music, music production, mix engineering, and photography. Currently he’s pursuing his passion of being involved in the community through multimedia. He is our technology specialist and strives to keep our church engaged across various platforms.
Preschool Director
Lindsay is originally from CT, but has called North Carolina her home for the past 21 years. She is a graduate of The University of CT with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a focus on Early Childhood Education and a graduate of Sacred Heart University with her Masters of Elementary Education. Lindsay has been with ORPP for the past 10 years as a teacher in the Pre-K program. She has been married to her husband Jaime for 24 years and has 3 daughters, Isabela, Katerina and Makena. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, the beach and being active.
The Presbyterian Book of Order (G-3.0201) defines the Session as the governing council of the congregation, consisting of elected ruling elders and installed pastors. The Session is responsible for guiding the congregation in faith, hope, love, and witness, as well as overseeing practical matters like maintaining the church facility and managing finances. Ruling Elders are typically elected for a three-year term.
Jeff Cameron (Technology)
Kristin Skordahl (Faith Formation – Children)
Riley Cassidy – youth elder
Dave Drugman (Personnel)
Stewart Eckard (Worship)
Christine Uhrlass (Mission)
Amy Wilder (Worship)
Paul Braxton (Finance)
Karen Corneliussen (Faith Formation)
Stuart Mease (Adult Discipleship)
Rev. Dr. Marti Reed Hazelrigg –
Moderator – martihazelrigg.orpc@gmail.com
Eileen Dick – Clerk of Session
The Presbyterian Book of Order (G-3.0202) describes the diaconate as a ministry of compassion, witness, and service, offering care and connection for congregation and community members. Deacons, chosen for their spiritual character, honesty, and compassion, are essential in providing care and fostering connections within the congregation. They are typically elected for a three-year term.
Brian Carroll
Sharon Lamberth (Moderator)
Ben Wilder – youth deacon
Sarah Keane
Tina Vandemeer (Online ministry)
Michelle Wallace
Mary Lu Braxton
Sandy Magley
Sherri Rhyne (sherri@orpcschool.org)
2614 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 643-3452
orpcoffice@gmail.com
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Presbyterian Church USA
Presbytery of Salem
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