PASTORAL STAFF
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Rev. Lisa Telomen is the lead pastor at FUMC LaGrange, with preaching, worship, staff leadership and administrative responsibilities. Contact her by email, pastorlisa@fumclg.org, or at (708) 352-1250, ext 214.
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PROGRAM STAFF
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Jacqui Buckler is the Preschool & Parents Day Out Director. 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.org or at (708) 639-4840.
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Peggy Ellis is the Co-Director of Children & Family Ministry. She is responsible for working 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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Janelle Riopell is the Childrens Choirs Director. She directs the children and youth musical ensembles, and is responsible for the production of the Children's Pageant each December. She can be reached at jnettz@hotmail.com or at (708) 352-1250, ext. 230.
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Jennifer Robison is the Co-Director of Children & Family Ministry. She is 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.
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Kevin Wong is the Organist. He works closely with Tim to lead the musical component of all our worship experiences. He can be reached at (708) 352-1250, ext. 230.
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Joseph Schranz is the Evening Custodian. He picks up care of the building in the evening hours, giving Tom a little break and helping get the building ready to open its doors again the next morning.
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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.
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