Our Staff

Gloria Yi

Minister

The Reverend Gloria Yi accepted the call to Hope Presbyterian Church and began her ministry here in July 2018 as a Designated Pastor. She was installed as the permanent pastor on January 22, 2023. Gloria was born in Seoul, South Korea, but lived in Asuncion, Paraguay and Sao Paola, Brazil until she was 12 years…

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Gloria Yi

Minister

Crystal Roebuck

Administrative Assistant
301-249-7774

Hello, it is with great pleasure that I introduce myself. My name is Crystal Roebuck, I am exceptionally organized and passionate about God’s people. I believe in giving back to the community and I actively volunteer my time at church. I have over a decade and a half of customer service experience, maintaining confidentiality and classified information. It is with great pleasure to join Hope Presbyterian Church as your Administrative Assistant.

Kathryn Harris

Clerk of Session

The main responsibility of the clerk of session is the accurate recording of the minutes of the session meetings, including meetings of the congregation, and maintaining the permanent records of the Church. Kathryn keeps the minutes and the church registers (various rolls) up-to-date and submits for annual review by the National Capital Presbytery when requested. …

Dr. Elaine W. Kass, GrammE

Minister of Music
(240) 691-3333

Born and raised in Chicago, I attended private piano lessons from Kindergarten through High School, receiving a Music Certificate my senior year. In 1971, credentialed with my Masters Degree in Musical Theatre Direction, I began my 44 year career at PGCC, teaching Theatre, and Voice and Diction courses in the Communication and Theatre Department. In…

Darline Henry

Child Care Coordinator

Darline Henry is our Child Care Coordinator. Darline’s career has been in Finance, but she has lots of experience caring for children. We are delighted to have her with us.