The Rev. Claire Dietrich Ranna

Rector and Chaplain

claire@ccla.us

About Rev. Claire
Originally from Ohio, Claire is an avid reader, runner, and dark chocolate lover. She wakes up super early most mornings to meditate and pray by candlelight and enjoys goofing off with her two young kids. Claire studied abroad in Ghana, Togo, and Turkey, speaks French and conversational Arabic, and can read Latin and Biblical Hebrew. In her off time, she enjoys yoga, a wide array of podcasts, exploring local farmer's markets, and cooking with her family. Claire grew up with a Jewish step-father and her husband, who is originally from Pakistan, identifies as Muslim. They have two young children.

Rev. Claire earned her B.A. from Duke University and her Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School. Before pursuing theological education, she co-wrote and co-produced the award-winning documentary film Miss Representation. Her essays have been featured in On Being, Fidelia Magazine, and The Los Altos Town Crier, and her poetry has been published in The Awakening Review and The RavensPerch. She is a Certified Trauma Professional and from 2022-2024 was co-host of the Vital+Thriving Congregations podcast. Rev. Claire also serves as Chaplain to Ventana School.

Fun Fact about Rev. Claire: I was an All-American swimmer and lacrosse player in High School.

When I was 5, I was pretty sure I would be an Astronaut when I grew up.

If we had an office talent show, I'd wow everyone with my yoga talent.