Upper Dublin Lutheran Church

Church Ministries & Activities Directory

Mission Statement

To invite and welcome all people to know Jesus, to provide spiritual nourishment
and to join in God’s ministries so that we will be strengthened to serve.
 Upper Dublin Lutheran Church
411 Susquehanna Road
Ambler, PA 19002
215.646.7999
www.udlc.org

The Reverend Keith Anderson, Pastor, kanderson@udlc.org

Sunday Worship Services

7:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion

Music by For the Spirit Band
9:00 a.m. Informal Worship (Communion - 1st Sunday of the month)
Outdoors during summer months
Music by For the Spirit Band
10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion
Organ Music and Choir

Sunday Church School

9:00 a.m. Classes for ages 3 through adult (during school year)

A nursery for infants through age 3 is staffed every Sunday from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Vision Statement
We seek to become faithful servants glorifying God, by leading people to Jesus, by
ministering to our community and world with good works, and by empowering
disciples for Christ.

Our congregation is a dynamic, down-to-earth group of people seeking spiritual

nourishment, meaningful relationships, and ways to use their talents, skills, and
knowledge to serve others.

Come get involved and get “connected”!

Facilities are handicap accessible.
 Worship & Music Ministries

Worship & Music Committee JJ Landy, Chairperson, JJ.Landy@verizon.net

The Worship and Music Committee is responsible for worship services and devotional aids that
meet the worship needs of the congregation and are consistent with the liturgical worship
practices of the ELCA.  Members oversee the format and schedule of regular and special services
as well as instrumental and choral music, altar paraments and communion supplies.  The
Committee meets every 2 – 3 months.

Worship Team

There is a place for everyone who wishes to serve God in worship. Whatever your gift and
passion, all are welcome to join the following ministries to serve as part of UDLC’s Worship
Team:

Acolyte – 7:45 &10:30 a.m. (5th – 9th grade) Lector

Assisting Minister Greeter
Communion Assistant Usher
Homebound Communion Assistant

Altar Guild The Walter Family, Coordinators, j_m_walter@yahoo.com

Prepare for worship and communion before and after services. Responsible for setting the altar
for communion, caring for the linens and paraments, cleaning up after communion, distributing
the altar flowers and other duties as needed.

Altar Flower Dedications Sue Klosterman, Coordinator,

sueklosterman@yahoo.com
Donations can be made to the church for a specified amount; in return a note will be made in
“Connections” of the donor and those they remember or honor.

PowerPoint Team Chris Tranchida, Coordinator,

ctranchida5@gmail.com
Create and project PowerPoint for 9 a.m. worship (on average once a month in rotation with
others).
Music Team Carol Evans, Music Director,
cevans@udlc.org, 215-646-7999, Ext. 110

Psalm 108 – “I will sing and make music with all my soul”.

Children’s Choirs, the Chancel Choir, and the Hand bell Ensemble are among the music
opportunities to lead worship. All are welcome to participate!

Luther’s most famous quote on music is this: “Next to the Word of God, music deserves the
highest praise. The gift of language combined with the gift of song was given to all that they
should proclaim the Word of God through Music.”

You are invited to share your talents - vocal or instrumental, solo or group. We have openings in
all the choirs; please sign up on the clip board in the choir loft or contact Carol Evans for more
information.

Chancel Choir (Adult Choir) – Leads worship weekly at the 10:30 a.m. service from September
through May.
Warmups: Sundays 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Regular Rehearsal and Special Music Preparation: Sundays 11:30 – 1:00 p.m.

Festival Choir (Choir for special festival services and cantatas) – Rehearses Sundays at 11:30
a.m. (after worship)

Voices of Praise (Children’s Choir - all ages are welcome) - Children meet to sing and play
instruments on Sunday mornings at 8:45 a.m. and continue on to Sunday School by 9:15 a.m.

Grace Notes (Ages 3-7) – These young children make music through singing and ringing melody
(color) bells on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Parents contribute each week to snacks
and a closing game. (Son Room)

Joyful Chimers (Ages 7 - 12) - This group meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:45 p.m., playing
chimes and reading music. (Son Room)

Jr. High Youth Bells (Middle School/Junior High) - Meets Tuesdays at 6 pm (Chapel)

Bells of Praise (High School through Adult) – Hand bell ensemble rehearses Tuesday evenings
from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Joyce Rosenquist and Deena Hopkins, Directors.

Special Solos and Duets - Young adults and high school students are invited and encouraged to
sing in small ensembles.
 Christian Education for Children & Youth
Olivia “Livvy” Steffens, Director
215-646-7999 x 102, lsteffens@udlc.org

Christian Education Team Livvy Steffens & Karen House, Coordinators,

schlomograndma@comcast.net
All of our education ministries prayerfully seek to welcome, nurture, and enrich children, youth,
and their families in their relationships with God and His people, everywhere. By God’s grace we
help children & youth experience the joy of discovering the gifts God has given them, and how
they can be a blessing to the world, using their gifts and sharing God’s Word and love with others.
We pray all who come to UDLC will embrace the truth that all people everywhere are God’s
beloved children, beautifully and wonderfully made, and unconditionally loved – always!
This team meets every other month as needed. New members are always welcome!
Our work includes the following:
 Prayerfully work as visionaries seeking to discern how God is leading us and
calling us to serve.
 Evaluate all Christian Ed ministries for children & youth.
 Welcome others to join us in these ministries.

Cradle Roll Meegan Niemira, Coordinator, niemiram@yahoo.com

A ministry for families with children from birth through 3 years of age. Families are provided
with materials regarding normal growth and development of babies and toddlers, suggestions for
age appropriate activities with little ones, and ways parents can create a God centered home for
their families.

Children and Youth Sunday School Livvy Steffens & Karen House, Coordinators,
schlomograndma@comcast.net
Held each Sunday from mid-September to late May, 9 to 10 a.m. This program for potty trained
3 year olds through Senior High School is centered on a core curriculum that provides structure
and continuity in the education and faith journeys of our children and youth.

First Holy Communion Pastor & Livvy Steffens, Coordinators

5th Grade Sunday School Class assists with this gathering
At UDLC children may receive First Holy Communion at any age. Families have two options for
receiving First Holy Communion:

Individual First Holy Communion: A family can contact either pastor

regarding their child receiving First Holy Communion as an individual. The
Pastor will meet with you and your child at your home, pray and share the varied
resources we provide all children getting ready to receive their First Holy
Communion.

Group First Holy Communion: In the spring of each year our 5 th Grade Sunday
School class and their teachers, in conjunction with a Pastor, present a Family
Education Gathering about the sacrament of Holy Communion during the Sunday
School hour. This is a wonderful family experience where children and parents
get to rehearse receiving Holy Communion. A Pastor is present to answer any
questions you may have. Families receive packets with all our Holy Communion
resources at that time and are encouraged to read them with their children.
Children also make Ceramic First Communion plates at this gathering.

PALS (People Assisting Little Souls) Holly Duarte, Coordinator, hollis1211@aol.com

PALS is a ministry to children with special needs. Older teen and adult “Buddies” accompany
children to Christian Education ministries such as Sunday School and Catechetics, welcoming
them and helping them become active participants as they learn about and experience God’s love.

Sunday School Enrichment Team Holly Duarte, Coordinator, hollis1211@aol.com

This team plans and facilitates a ministry for younger Sunday School children that takes place
once a month in the Fellowship Hall as part of the Sunday School hour. Enrichment consists of
20-minute sessions where children learn and experience God’s grace through movement, art,
music and creative drama.

Special Events Livvy Steffens & various Sunday School classes, Coordinators
Throughout the school year Catechetics & Sunday School students participate in various servant
projects and enrichment activities. Many adult and teen volunteers are needed as we share God’s
love by serving others. All monies and goods collected are donated to charities. These events
include:
Souper Bowl of Caring World Hunger Lenten Offering
School Supplies Collection Chosen 300 Valentines
Distribution and Blessing of Bibles Helping & Serving at Chosen 300
Thanksgiving Food Collection Assist with UDLC Flea Market
Christmas Gifts Collection
Catechetics Faith Journey to Confirmation
Pastor & Livvy Steffens, Coordinators
The Catechetics Faith Journey is a two year faith journey for 8 th and 9th grade students. Seventh
grade students whose parents feel they are spiritually ready to begin this faith journey are also
most welcome. Throughout the Catechetics Faith Journey, Pastors, students and adult leaders
spend time learning, sharing, serving, and having fun while we grow in faith, knowledge, and
discipleship together. The course of study is divided into 3 terms each year: 10 week Fall
Session; Fall Retreat; 5-6 week Winter Session; 5-6 week Spring Session. Discipleship
opportunities of Servant Projects and Worship Leadership enrich this wonderful faith journey! At
the end of two years students have the opportunity to affirm the faith and baptismal vows their
parents and sponsors made for them when they were younger.

Intergenerational Vacation Bible School

This ministry is held once a week during the month of July from 6-8PM. It is offered a different
day of the week each week to make it possible for more people to join us. The evening includes:
dinner with worship, a Bible story, music, and Holy Communion; various centers and special
events where adults and children of all ages participate together. Some of the centers include:
music, arts & crafts, games, snacks, science. Special events have included: a visit from the
Elmwood Zoo, line dancing, Kona Ice, etc. Many volunteers are needed, and all people and ideas
are most welcome!!
Weekday Christian Nursery School Kathleen Vega, Director
215-646-7812, kvega@udlc.org

A ministry of the church which serves children and families through weekday classes designed to
nurture students and provide them with a positive pre-school experience. Curriculum is Christ
centered with children attending weekly Chapel led by pastors. Classes are available for 2's, 3's,
4's, and 5's, with a variety of morning and afternoon offerings.

Educational Ministries &

Small Group Studies for Adults
Dorothy “Dottie” Long, Director
215-646-7999 x 105, dlong@udlc.org

As we walk our journeys of faith, our ministries for adults are centered on strengthening our
relationships with God and His people, enriching our knowledge and experiences of discipleship.
Please contact Dottie with any questions and/or requests for additional information about these
ministries.
Adult Sunday Class (Adult Forum) Dottie Long, Coordinator,
dlong@udlc.org
Features small group topics and sharing Bible studies. Sessions are led by staff, members of the
congregation, and guest presenters. Gather on Sundays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., in the Church
Library/Lounge from Sept. – May.

Laid Back Book Group Dottie Long, Coordinator, dlong@udlc.org

This group meets every other Tuesday evening from 6:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m. in the Lounge. Books of
spiritual and religious nature are read and discussed. Only one or two chapters are read for each
session, allowing for deep thought and reflection as well as accommodating the time demands on
individual lives. Babysitting is provided.

Women’s Bible Study Meegan Niemira, Temp. Coordinator,

niemiram@yahoo.com
These informal classes are open to all women, from beginners to advanced Bible students. Group
gathers on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for coffee, prayer and lively study!

Women’s Retreat Traci Clapham, Coordinator ,traciclapham@comcast.net

A time to study, eat, worship and really socialize to form Christian friendships with other women.
Held annually in the month of January (Martin Luther King Holiday weekend) at St. Mary’s
Providence Center in Elverson, PA. Friends and family are welcome!

Men’s Christian Studies Tom Hanko, Coordinator, tmhanko@gmail.com

This informal session is held every 2nd & 4th Tuesday from 9 - 10 a.m. in the Library/Lounge.

Men’s Retreat Bob Masser/Dave Rein, Co-Coordinators,

bobjudyali@msn.com/dave_rein@yahoo.com
Weekend of becoming comfortable with prayer, Bible study, and building closer relationships
with other Christian men. Held in October.

Youth Ministry
Ray Hopkins, Director, 215-646-7999 x 109, rhopkins@udlc.org

Youth Ministry at Upper Dublin is centered on coming together in Jesus Name and is not a “youth
group” for UDLC Members. We strive to develop a welcoming community for any young person
looking for a community where they can explore their Christian Faith, ask questions, develop
meaningful relationships, play spoons, dine together, travel together, and be supported. We are
not looking to make people into what some may think they should be, but we walk with them as
they find the person they desire to be.
Youth Leadership Team

In 2017, we re-launched a leadership team made up of teens who desire to help dream, plan and
run events for Youth Ministry. They also work with other programs and ministries at UDLC and
in the community to find ways to plug our youth into other places throughout the community.

Present Members:
Rhianna Gonzales – 10th - 12th Grade Representative
Solomon Thistle – 8th – 9th Grade Representative
Sum Harris – 6th – 7th Grade Representative
Lucy Niemira – At Large Rep
Emily Joyce – At Large Rep

Junior Varsity

6th through 7th graders come together for faith and fun. Events include on-site Sunday gatherings
as well as off-site activities. We hope that by offering a community for these young people, they
will find ways to plug into the church community and give them a sense of being a greater part of
the community.
 
Jr. Varsity will gather a few times a year to build relationships with each other and the church
community.  The intent is to build a foundation for these youth prior to the movement up to Sr.
Varsity, which is for 8th - 12th grade.  

We work to establish a mix of social and service events specific for our group, as well as
gatherings where we include youth from 6 - 12th grade for church wide events, or events where
families as a whole can enjoy time together, e.g., the flea market, church clean up, and meal
packing events.
 
Varsity

8th through 12th graders come together to connect and discuss everything from faith issues, life
issues, or just find a place to rest with friends. 
 
We gather on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday each month, for something we call "SUNDAY DINNER". 
Sunday Dinner is when we gather to do everything from taking part in care packages for
college/military folks, play board games and discuss the issues in everyday life.
 
Varsity also takes part in events like camping, lock-ins, laser tag, bowling, cookouts, synod youth
events, and every 3 years the National Youth.  Most of the offsite events are posted
approximately 6 - 8 weeks prior and registration is done via sign up genius.  We like to do a mix
of events at UDLC, but venture off for events like retreats, bowling, laser tag or events with other
groups in the area.

Appalachia Service Project

This is our annual summer servant trip to do home repairs in the Appalachian region of the East
Coast. 9th to 12th grade youth and adult participants are welcome to this ministry. Applications
for this trip are taken in early winter, but sometimes spots do open for the upcoming summer.

Helping Hands of Upper Dublin Chris Couch, Coordinator

cjcouch1@icloud.com

Helping Hands is a volunteer community outreach program that was established in 2011 as an
extension of our Appalachia Service Project (ASP) program. It is a way to support our local
community in simple but helpful ways. These jobs are typically discovered by word of mouth
through the congregation and reviewed by the adult committee. The jobs must be safe and able to
be supported by youth and non-professionals. The goal is to bring the experience of ASP to our
hometown while providing support throughout the year to those in need.

Member Care

Member Care Team

Members of this team accompany and pray with congregants dealing with grief, aging, illness,
loneliness, job layoffs, or divorce. Team members do not counsel, problem-solve or cure. We
contact our care receivers by phone, regular mail, email and personal visits. New team members
are always welcome.

Nursing Home Worship & Communion

Volunteers hold monthly worship services and communion for 2 local nursing homes.
Luther Woods: 1st Sunday of the month from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Coordinator: Tom Hanko, tmhanko@gmail.com
rd
Silver Stream: 3 Sunday of the month from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Carol Smith, crs804@verizon.net
 Social Ministry

Social Ministry Committee Emily Jeske, Chairperson, ejeske@verizon.net

The Social Ministry Committee is charged with the responsibility of assessing the needs of our
congregation and our community and helping fill those needs using the strengths and the
resources of the members of UDLC. Volunteers are needed for occasional projects and to help the
committee respond to the needs of the community. Committee meetings are infrequent.

Community Cupboard Supporter

Contribute staple household and food items regularly on the first Sunday of each month for the
Ambler Community Cupboard and Northeast Churches Community Cupboard. Bins for donated
goods are located in the Narthex.

Flea Market Kathy James, Coordinator,KBFJames@gmail.com

Volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities for the success of our once a year Flea Market in
February. Funds raised are donated to different charities each year. Watch Connections for news
of how and when.

Inter-Faith Hospitality Network Tim Joyce, Coordinator,

timjoyce308@gmail.com
Our commitment to this local outreach includes our support of a family and an apartment at Hope
Gardens, a resident facility for the homeless of the community. Help is always needed for these
responsibilities. Opportunities are made known through UDLC’s publications and website.

Red Cross Blood Drive Jenny Anderson, Coordinator,

jkanderson7100@hotmail.com
Once or twice a year, UDLC hosts a Red Cross Blood Drive. Volunteers from our membership
are needed for many of the duties involved in this project.

Chosen 300 Nancy Fortino, Serving Team Coordinator, npfortino@gmail.com

Lauren Almlof, Food Preparation Coordinator, UDLCfood@gmail.com
Chris Tranchida, Music & Message Coordinator, ctranchida5@gmail.com
Outreach to homeless people in Philadelphia the 2nd Saturday of every month at locations on Ben
Franklin Parkway (May through October) and indoors (November through April). Volunteers are
needed to purchase, prepare, transport and/or serve dinner; volunteers are also needed to provide
music and/or a message.

One House at a Time Emily Jeske, Coordinator, ejeske@verizon.net

Our "Beds for Kids" program provides new twin beds to needy families. Need donations to buy
these beds and also donations of new or gently used twin sheets, blankets, mattress pads and new
pillows. Volunteers help deliver them on Saturday mornings.

Loaves & Fishes Emily Jeske, Coordinator, ejeske@verizon.net

Loaves and Fishes, our “frozen food ministry”, has dinners available in the freezer in the church
kitchen for those who could use a helping hand in the form of a prepared meal. The freezer is
periodically restocked with fresh meals. If you know of someone (friend, neighbor, family
member) who could use a meal to help them cope during a stressful time, please take what they
need.

Advocacy Team Erin Fadako, Co-Coordinator, erin.fadako@gmail.com

The Advocacy Team at UDLC is a group motivated to educate, advocate, and take action on
issues affecting the rights and dignity of all people. In keeping with Lutheran Advocacy Ministry
in PA (LAMPA), we participate in and support advocacy around the issues of civil rights, creation
justice, child protection and welfare, economic justice, education, healthcare, housing, hunger,
immigration, predatory lending and racial justice, among others.

“As Lutherans, our understanding of scripture and our theology provide a moral obligation to get
involved with the public debate as a concrete expression of loving and serving our neighbor.”
(LAMPA)

Fellowship Activities & Small Groups

Refreshment Ministry – Sunday “Coffee in the Son Room”

Join other volunteers serving members and welcoming visitors on Sunday following each service.
Bring your own goodies or use what is provided.

Coffee Bar Supplies Pat McGrath, Coordinator, pjmscuba@verizon.net

Refreshment Hosts 7:45 a.m. Peggy Kotz, Coordinator, peggykotz@aol.com
 9:00 a.m. Margie Giannetti, Coord., mgiannetti1021@gmail.com
10:30 a.m. Dawn Irwin, Coordinator,
dgirwin55@msn.com

Fellowship Events Planning Team

Traci Clapham, Contact Person, traciclapham@comcast.net
Plans events that include all members and friends of UDLC to promote meaningful relationships
and build a sense of community within the congregation. Working groups will be formed to
organize and run individual events.

Couples Night Out Chris Leauby, Contact Person, cleauby@gmail.com

This group is for couples who are interested in building friendships of fellowship and community.
We will have 5 to 6 activities throughout the year reflecting varied interests.

Eve Circle Dee Coyle, Contact Person, denene.coyle@gmail.com

Dedicated to service and fellowship. Meets 4th Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Lydia Circle Traci Clapham, Contact Person, traciclapham@comcast.net

Connect with other women five to six times during the year thru fun activities and a service
project.

Men’s Lunch Chris Leauby, Contact Person, cleauby@gmail.com

Join other “retired” men from UDLC for a social get together at the Spring House Tavern. The
group meets at 12 Noon on the second Monday of the month.

Soul Sisters Dottie Long, Coordinator, dlong@udlc.org

This joyful group is made up of women who are living alone and still have much to give to life.
We physically gather twice a year for a luncheon in the Spring and in the Fall. However, we
remain in touch with one another throughout the year with information being shared as well as
staying touch on a regular basis.

Meditation Currently Paused

We welcome you to join us as we release our physical bodies, open our minds to hear the still,
small voice of God and offer our intentions up to the Lord. All ages are welcome to participate.
Children and adults can choose to stay for all or part of the session. Childcare is provided. Meets
Thursdays at 7:30 pm in the Son Room.
God on Tap Pastor Keith Anderson, kanderson@udlc.org
We meet monthly upstairs at Gypsy Blu in Ambler to discuss topics, ideas or events from a
spiritual perspective. (Check out the God on Tap blog for recent discussion topics.)

Coffee and Conversation Pastor Keith Anderson, kanderson@udlc.org

We gather on Wednesday mornings a few times a month at local cafes/coffee shops. There’s no
topic. We just talk about whatever is on your mind and heart.

UDLC Book Club Diane Schueler, Contact Person, dlschueler@verizon.net

Secular books are selected and reviewed monthly by members. Meets the 3rd Monday at 7:30
p.m.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Adele Veihl, Coordinator, 215-646-1132

Meet with others to knit or crochet shawls with prayers “knit in” to be given to those in need of
comfort and love. This group meets the third Friday of every month at 1:00 p.m.

Project Day Alice Birkbeck, 215-628-4979

The Project Day ministry was started in the 1950s and has been active without interruption ever
since. This group of dedicated volunteers has taken on many projects through the years. Current
projects include:
 Making fabric balls for OHAAT – Beds for Kids Program.
 Covering cans to hold altar flowers for delivery after Sunday services.
 Making approximately 100 quilts a year for the Artman Home and St. Christopher’s
Hospital for Children.
Project Day meets the first Wednesday of every month from 10 am to 1 pm; new members are
always welcome – no sewing experience or skill needed! The meeting concludes with a sociable
lunch - members bring their own sandwich; dessert and coffee/tea are provided.
The group relies on financial donations as well as material donations e.g., lightly used flannel
sheets and cotton fabric to keep their projects going.

Mom’s Group Dottie Long, Coordinator, dlong@udlc.org

Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Fishing for Fun Max Stepanuk, Coordinator, maxs1@comcast.com

Enjoy a day of fishing and fellowship at the Jersey Shore then stock your freezer with your catch!

Venture Scout Crew 577 Tom Knight, vikingtacco@gmail.com

Open to young men and women ages 14 – 20; meets Mondays at 7 p.m.

Evangelism

Evangelism Team Chris Couch, Co-coordinator, cjcouch1@icloud.com

Debi DiBattista, Co-Coordinator, debd2004@gmail.com
The Evangelism Team seeks to invite and welcome people to a relationship with Jesus and to
encourage new member assimilation into the life of the congregation. Members are invited to
assist the team in varied ways.

Super Greeter (7:45 Service) Gail Garvin, Coordinator, rayngail@comcast.net

Super Greeters are a welcoming presence for our visitors at the Welcome Cart. Volunteers are
asked to identify a newcomer, introduce himself or herself, answer questions and introduce the
visitor to other UDLC members.

New Members/Sponsor Program Pastor Keith Anderson, kanderson@udlc.org

Sponsors are persons from our congregation who meet and introduce our new members to the
congregation and help assimilate them into our faith family.

Stewardship & Spiritual Gifts

Sue Clare, Chairperson, shc1220@gmail.com

This exciting team plans and supports the programs that enhance our personal and congregational
growth through the joy of giving our time, our talents and our treasures. A special focus is the fall
Stewardship Campaign each October and November. Recent initiatives include making it easier
to give digitally and the Living Waters Endowment Fund, which receives “legacy gifts” to build
our endowment.

Finance

Finance Committee Kent Griswold, Co-Chairperson, kentgriswold@yahoo.com

Steve Robinson, Co-Chairperson, steveir@verizon.net

The Finance Committee supports the mission and ministry of the congregation by managing the
expenditures and the capital of the congregation.

Cemetery Perpetual Care Committee Ed Brace, Chairperson, ebrace16@verizon.net

The Committee manages the investments of the Perpetual Care Fund for Rose Hill Cemetery.
Members review investment balances quarterly and meet once a year with the Fund Investment
Advisor to review investment performance, allocations, and liquidity.

Property

Property Committee Bob Topper, Chairperson, btopper88@verizon.net

The committee plans, organizes and supervises projects that are necessary for the care and
maintenance of our buildings and property. Volunteers with various skills are needed to assist the
committee in its work.

Landscape and Garden Care Jody Sprague, gnjsprague@verizon.net

Help is always needed to keep our outside spaces beautiful. Landscaping and seasonal upkeep of
our plantings.

Tech Team Pastor Keith Anderson, Coordinator, kanderson@udlc.org

The Tech Team helps to make sure our computers, network, hardware, and software are all in
good working order. We meet as needed when particular needs or new initiatives arise. 

Kitchen Kops Dee Coyle, Coordinator, denene.coyle@gmail.com

Help make sure the kitchen is kept clean. Team members take a month at a time and check in on
the kitchen about once a week to make sure cleaning supplies are available for anyone who uses
the kitchen; wash kitchen towels as needed; and wipe up the floor and counters.

Cemetery

Cemetery Committee Don Faul, Chairperson, Dfaul@cbiz.com

The Committee oversees the management of Rose Hill Cemetery and meets approximately every
6-8 weeks.  Members review financial operations to date, and discuss the status of
equipment, landscaping needs, etc.  Marketing ideas and pricing may also be discussed.

Global Outreach & Support

Global Mission Committee Bob Masser, Contact Person, bobjudyali@msn.com

Relates to our Companion Synod, Companion Congregation and missionaries in Tanzania at

Cathedral church in Northeastern Diocese. Promotes support of ELCA World Hunger Appeal and
Massai Beadwork project, Fair Trade coffee and Christmas shop. Encourages congregation to
“think globally” in understanding of issues in the news. Trips to Tanzania Partners are taken every
2-3 years, led by Pastor Lawlor.

Global Gatherings – Quarterly evening seminars by member or guest on Global Topics,

conflicts, outreach projects.
 Partners in Ministry
And Community Outreach

Zion Baptist Church - Ambler

St. John’s Lutheran Church - Philadelphia, PA
Inter-Faith of Ambler
Hospitality Network - Homeless Ministry
Alcoholics Anonymous - Al-Anon
Ambler Nursing Mothers
Community Cupboard
Visiting Nurses Association
Thrivent for Lutherans
Northeast Churches Community Cupboard at St. John Mayfair
Wissahickon Faith Community
Chosen 300
One House at a Time
Liberty Lutheran Services
Troop 114 Boy Scouts of America
Venture Scout Crew 577
Palooza
 Church Staff

Ministers
Each Member in Daily Life

The Rev. Keith Anderson, Pastor kanderson@udlc.org

Lindsay Bates Pastoral Associate lbates@udlc.org

Rev. Ghislaine Cotnoir Transitional Pastor gmc1214@yahoo.com
Carol Evans Music Director cevans@udlc.org
For the Spirit: Doug Evans, Gary Sprague, Perry Wolfe
Andrew McMaster evansdp@comcast.net
Raymond Hopkins Youth Ministry rhopkins@udlc.org
Rev. Clifford Liu Mission to China agape1994@gmail.com
Dottie Long Adult Ed. & Small Group Ministry dlong@udlc.org
Tad Matsuura Audio/Visual Engineer tmatsuura@udlc.org
Mo Redding Property Superintendent mredding@udlc.org
Livvy Steffens Children & Youth Education Ministry lsteffens@udlc.org
Kathleen Vega Upper Dublin Christian Nursery School kvega@udlc.org
Lizanne Vernacchio Business Manager lvernacchio@udlc.org

Church Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Church Office: 411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler, PA 19002
Phone: 215-646-7999
Fax: 215-646-7810
Nursery School Office: 215-646-7812; udcns.org
Rose Hill Cemetery: 215-646-1134, rhcambler@udlc.org, rosehill-cemetery.com
Visit our website: udlc.org
Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpperDublinLutheran

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