The Rev. Martha S. Sipe, Pastor

Greetings in the name of Jesus, and welcome to Christ the King Epiphany Church!  The church is so much more than the pastor, which is why I hope you'll take time to look at the rest of our website.  At the same time, however, I know that getting a feel for the called leader of a congregation is incredibly important, so I'd like to share just a little bit about myself. 

Here's the boring, professional stuff that I feel obligated to share.  I came to CTKE in August of 2021.  Prior to this call, I served as a pastor in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod (ELCA) for 23 years.  My seminary education was at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (now United Lutheran Seminary), and I also hold undergraduate and graduate degrees in church music (from Lebanon Valley College and Westminster Choir College.)  

Now here's the more interesting stuff that makes me ME!  My spouse, Tricia, and I live nearby in Springfield.  I am energized by spending time in God's good creation - walking in the woods, kayaking on a quiet pond, or taking care of the yard that is my second sanctuary.  Singing with others also brings me great joy and I love to get lost in a good book.  I love to laugh and play, I strive to be a good communicator and team-builder, and just about the best compliment that anyone could ever pay me is to say that I am authentic.  To quote Popeye (and St. Paul (1 Cor. 15:10) - "I am what I am" - by the grace of God.  

I love being a part of the CTKE family, and I think you would, too.  That's why I encourage you to check out our weekly announcements and monthly newsletter (linked on our home page) and to follow us on Facebook and YouTube to see how alive the Holy Spirit is here at CTKE!

Email: pastor@ctke.org

Greetings from the choir room!

I'm a retired public-school music/choral director and drama coach/director. I received my bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Massachusetts and Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in Music from Cambridge College.

I have worked as a church musician and choir director in several local churches such as Old First Church in Springfield, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Holyoke, First Congregational Church of East Longmeadow, and Unity Church of Greater Hartford in Windsor, CT. 

In addition to playing the piano, organ and guitar, I’m an accomplished vocalist. I've performed for many years in the local area as a church soloist, a private solo entertainer, and community theater productions. I've worked as a music director for Broadway shows and continued to teach privately as a substitute music teacher and at the college level.

I love to spend time with my “kids”, a Cavapoo named Nougat, and a Chihuahua named Beni. I enjoy activities with friends and family and especially love time at my camp in Rhode Island. 

email:  dsalli@ctke.org