The Reverend Sunil Chandy serves as Rector of St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church in Cypress (Houston), Texas, beginning November 1, 2025. He previously served as Diocesan Canon for the Central Collaborative and Digital Community in the newly forming Diocese of the Great Lakes (formerly the Episcopal Dioceses of Eastern and Western Michigan).

Fr. Sunil was ordained in the Church of South India in 1992 and was received into the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Newark in 1998. Over the course of his ministry, he has served in five Episcopal congregations ranging from mission to program size, helping communities rebuild trust and grow through seasons of trauma, transition, and renewal.

In diocesan leadership, Fr. Sunil guided congregations through development and transition, and coached clergy and lay leaders for effective ministry. He specializes in digital ministry and has helped churches expand evangelism, communication, and pastoral care through online platforms and hybrid strategies.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Fr. Sunil helped his parish rapidly transition from in-person worship to online ministry, enabling the community to remain spiritually connected and engaged. He launched a daily video podcast, Food for Thought, which has reached viewers in 16 countries and is translated by Facebook into 38 languages. The Episcopal Church recognized Christ Church’s pandemic response in the web series A Year in the Life, highlighting faithful innovation during a season of disruption.

Fr. Sunil’s academic journey reflects a deep commitment to faith and learning. He earned a degree in Pharmacy from Rutgers University, followed by a Master of Divinity from General Theological Seminary. He later completed a Master of Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary and is currently completing his Doctor of Ministry through General Theological Seminary and Virginia Theological Seminary.

Sunil is married to Simi, and together they have three sons: Alex, Phillip, and Daniel. He enjoys exercise, dancing, Korean dramas, biblical exegesis, preaching, and spending time with family and friends