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The Bugger Family
Rev. Christy Smith Bugger joined our faith family on September 14, 2026. Pastor Christy has been in congregational ministry for the last twelve years and served churches in Hamel and Trenton, IL before accepting the call to Friedens UCC. She lives in Edwardsville, IL with her husband, Zach; daughter, Cora; three dogs, Bilbo, Lola, and Primrose; and three cats, Winifred, Carl, and Mr. T.
Pastor Christy grew up nearby in O'Fallon, IL, where she attended church with her family. After high school, she attended SIU Carbondale and earned a bachelor's degree in social work. For two years, she worked in child welfare with Hoyleton Youth and Family Services before following her call to ministry. She graduated from Eden Theological Seminary in 2013 and was ordained in 2014.
In ministry, Pastor Christy is passionate about nurturing relationships with God and neighbor. To that end, she seeks to create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment; encourage lifelong faith exploration; engage people where they are; and help them notice the ways God is at work in their lives, their communities, and throughout creation.
Pastor Christy grew up nearby in O'Fallon, IL, where she attended church with her family. After high school, she attended SIU Carbondale and earned a bachelor's degree in social work. For two years, she worked in child welfare with Hoyleton Youth and Family Services before following her call to ministry. She graduated from Eden Theological Seminary in 2013 and was ordained in 2014.
In ministry, Pastor Christy is passionate about nurturing relationships with God and neighbor. To that end, she seeks to create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment; encourage lifelong faith exploration; engage people where they are; and help them notice the ways God is at work in their lives, their communities, and throughout creation.
In her free time, Pastor Christy enjoys making music, crafting, reading, visiting national parks, watching The Great British Baking Show, learning to garden, playing Zelda and other Nintendo games, and spending time with family and friends.
Pastor Christy is excited to walk alongside the people and friends of Friedens UCC, and looks forward to growing together in faith, sharing Christ's love, and serving our community in God's name.
Sunday Schedule
Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Christy is excited to walk alongside the people and friends of Friedens UCC, and looks forward to growing together in faith, sharing Christ's love, and serving our community in God's name.
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