chris rice (they/them) | Director of Communications and Media
c.rice@fumcah.com

chris has a passion for connection and community building.

They were first involved with FUMCAH as a guest musician and joined the staff in 2012 as Sound Technician. They became the Director of Communications shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic, guiding the church through the transition to online worship and taking an increadingly active role in the church. In 2025, chris officially joined as a member of FUMCAH.

chris is a third generation resident of Arlington Heights on both sides. Before committing to FUMCAH full-time, chris had a twenty-year career as a teacher, musician, and instrument builder.