Staff and Leadership

We Are The Church Together

No one person can do the job of the church alone. Leadership in the church is more than a role in the church- it is an avenue to engagement in the church. Leaders are the listeners, encouragers, and inspirers. Leadership is not just a weekend position, it continues through the week.

We like to play together!

We confirm and baptize!

We serve our community by collecting food for the CCCC.

We like to play together!

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Pastor

Our Interim Pastors

Pastor Sharon Taylor has been ordained for 26 years. She is a graduate of Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. She has served in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Raleigh, North Carolina and Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Pastor Sharon retired in July 2023 and now resides in North Fort Myers with her husband Pastor Timothy Taylor. Pastor Sharon has almost 40 years' experience in youth ministry and outdoor ministry and anti-racism training. She loves to teach spiritual practices including meditation and group sound baths. She also loves shelling, beach-walking and singing in praise teams.

Pastor Timothy L. Taylor was born and raised in Newark NJ. One of ten children, raised by a 'single mom' in Newark, he attended St. Benedict's Prep school and received a BA in religion from Susquehanna University in PA. Tim has worked in Foster Care & adoption in NYC. Tim served in the NJ Army National Guard. He and Sharon were married in June of 1985. Tim has a Masters of Divinity from The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia and has served congregations in NJ, PA, NY and NC. Tim also has 40 plus years of experience in Youth Ministry, Outdoor Ministry and has served on many community action teams. Along with Sharon, Tim has led anti-racism workshops and has taught youth ministry on local, synod-wide and national levels.

Parish Deacons

To be a synod parish deacon, you must complete a required course of theological study, a required practicum and are approved by the bishop to serve a local congregation at the authority of the pastor. This ministry is a volunteer ministry. They bring to the congregation their gifts and passions, being shared to the benefit of our congregation and the community.

Pam Fairfax

Parish Deacon

Tracy Moffatt

Parish Deacon

Deacons

Parish Nurse

The nurses assist with healthcare assessments and decisions when requested or needed. This means that when it is necessary, they will accompany a member to a doctor’s appointment. Our Parish Nurses work with our Pastor, local hospitals, social service agencies and the community for the wellness of our congregation.

Nancy Roberts

Parish Nurse

Parish Nurses

Music Department

Robert Fredrick

Musician

Jennette Ruszkowski

Choir Director

Jim Jeffrey

Music Director Emeritus

Directors

Administrative Assistant

Julia Rieb

Assistant

Admin

Council Members

The members of the Church Council are the trustees who act on behalf of the church membership. The congregational council has the responsibility for ensuring fulfillment of the church’s mission and the legal accountability for its operations.