EMANUEL CHURCH - Key Persons
I've been the Music Director of Emauel Church since July 1991. I wear many hats here, including organist, senior choir director, and youth choir director. Overall, I tend to all the music programs.
When I'm not at church working with music, I chase several interests. I love studying anthropology, archaeology, and astronomy. I'm fascinated by nature, whether it be gardening and plants or meteorology. And how can I not mention my love for cats and dogs?
I love Emanuel Church because they are a friendly and diverse group of people who appreciate all types of music, which brings us closer to experiencing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Realm of God.
I was born and raised in Wisconsin, just outside Seymour (home of the hamburger!).
I fell in love with the United Church of Christ in college. I was looking for a denomination that affirmed and celebrated LGBTQ+ people. In fact, when I joined the UCC it was the only denomination to do so on a national level. I was also looking for a denomination with social and economic justice at its heart.
My ministry revolves around the two commandments Jesus emphasized: love God; love your neighbor as yourself. I hope I can help Emanuel Church extend that loving welcome to all.