Karen Von Der Bruegge

Karen joined the staff of Christ Episcopal Church in 2021 as Director of Pastoral Care. In this role, she walks alongside individuals and families facing personal or spiritual challenges and helps connect people with the care, support, and community of the church. She also encourages and guides parishioners as they discern their own gifts and find meaningful ways to serve.

Before joining the church, Karen spent her career as a marketing executive, where she developed and launched new products and services and built and revitalized brands for Fortune 500 and Forbes 200 companies. She brings that experience in leadership, creativity, and bringing people together to her ministry at Christ Church.

Outside of church, Karen loves to travel—especially adventures that take her off the beaten path. She enjoys discovering new places, meeting people, experiencing different cultures, and being reminded of the incredible beauty God has created in the world. For Karen, travel is not only an adventure but also an opportunity to see the world and experience a sense of wonder.