Pierce Wittfield Klemmt was born in 1949 in Cincinnati. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Wabash College in 1972 and his Master of Divinity from Yale University, The Divinity School in 1976. Following ordination, Pierce served as the Associate Rector of St. Mark’s Church in Evanston, Illinois, and then as Rector of Trinity Church, Troy, Ohio and Christ Church, Springfield, Missouri. He has been Rector of Christ Church, Alexandria, Virginia since 1994.

Throughout history Christ Church has played a significant role in our national life beginning with General George Washington and later General Robert E. Lee, who both were members of the church, and Washington served on the Vestry. National capital area leadership continues to be enhanced and expressed by those attending Christ Church. It remains today as one of the largest Episcopal churches in the United States with 3,000 parishioners, many of whom are active leaders in the government, military and corporate world. The church’s mission is centered in serving the poor, voiceless and those in trouble. The church has several outreach programs. This committed and talented congregation amply serves missions overseas in Russia, Africa, and Central America. It also serves the homeless and disadvantaged in the city of Alexandria.

Rev. Klemmt is married to the former Mary Tuke Gates of Louisville, Kentucky, and they have two daughters.