The Rev. Richard Hayward

Before he became the first rector of Christ Church, Hayward's career included 10 years as chaplain

in the United States Navy and five years as associate rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity (later the American

Cathedral) in Paris. Under his leadership, the first Christ Church was built at the intersection of Kensington and

Sagamore Roads.

Andrew Johnson

was the sexton of Christ Church for 30 years. Beginning his service in 1901 when the first Christ Church was only

half built, he served until forced to retire in 1931, when illness left him unable to make the daily walk to the church

from his home in Tuckahoe. Over the years his devotion to Christ Church won him the love of the entire parish.