PASTORAL STAFF
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Rev. Cerna Castro Rand is the lead pastor at FUMC LaGrange, with preaching, worship, staff leadership and administrative responsibilities. Contact her by email, pastorcerna@fumclg.org,
or at (708) 352-1250 ext 214. |
PROGRAM STAFF
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Jacqui Buckler is the Director of Preschool & Parents' Day Out. She manages both programs, overseeing the hiring and training of all teachers, as well as the overall operation of loving and guiding all the little ones that cross our doorstep!
Contact her by email, preschoolpdo@fumclg.orgor at (708) 639-4840. |
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Emily Chlapik is the Director of the Children’s Choirs. Choirs are available for children in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Please contact Emily if you have a young singer who would like to participate.
Contact her by email, emily.chlapik@gmail.com. |
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Peggy Ellis is the Co-Director of Children & Family Ministry. She and Jen Robison work together with families to develop opportunities for children from birth through 4th grade to connect with their church family and faith.
Contact her by email, children@fumclg.org or at (708) 352-1250 ext 220. |
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Hattie Koher is the Director of Youth Ministry. She oversees all youth programming from 5th-12th grades, as well as the Mission & Outreach opportunities at our church.
Contact her by email, youth@fumclg.org or at (708) 352-1250 ext 228. |
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Jennifer Robison is the Co-Director of Children & Family Ministry. She and Peggy Ellis are responsible for working with families to coordinate opportunities for children from birth through 4th grade to connect with their church family and faith.
Contact her by email, children2@fumclg.org or at (708) 352-1250 ext 215. |
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Dr. Tim Semanik is the Director of Music Ministry. He leads the Music Program at our church, directing adult choirs and ensembles and overseeing all other musical ensembles, as well as coordinating with the many church musicians to share their gifts in worship.
He can be reached at tsemanik@gmail.com or at (708) 352-1250 ext 230. |
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
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Sue Simek is the Financial Coordinator. She is responsible for tracking the church finances, managing accounts payable and recording contributions from all donors.
She can be reached at ssimek825@gmail.com or at (708) 352-1250 ext 235. |
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Joe Wilkinson is the Administrative Assistant. He can be found in the church office, answering phone calls and welcoming weekday visitors, while he also keeps the office running and manages all church publications. Contact him by email, office@fumclg.org or at (708) 352-1250.
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Tom Zolk is the Building Manager. He keeps the building open and running each day, overseeing a cleaning and maintenance staff, coordinating with contractors to manage the upkeep of the building, and ensuring set-up and take-down of each building event.
He can be reached at tzolk@fumclg.org or at (708) 352-1250 ext 221. |