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Upcoming Events 

Wed., Feb. 22
Ash Wednesday Worship
7:30pm
Sanctuary

Fri., Feb. 24
Concert featuring Fifth House Ensemble
7:30pm
Sanctuary

Sun., Feb. 26
Easter Flower Orders Begin
(orders taken Feb. 19, 26 and Mar. 4)
Narthex

Sun., Feb. 26
Panel Discussion of Immigration
7:30pm
Fellowship Hall

Sun., March 4
Seder Meal
6:00pm
Fellowship Hall

 

For a comprehensive listing of upcoming events, click the "Grace in Mission Weekly Announcements" link under "Our Church Media" on this page
Our Staff and Ministry Leaders 
  • Robert A. Atkins, Ph.D. - Preaching Pastor - 355-1748, ext. 230
  • Lisa Telomen - Administrative Pastor - 355-1748, ext. 226
  • Bill Bryan  - Parish Pastor - 355-1748, ext. 228
  • Don Niswonger - Parish Pastor - 355-1748, ext. 237
  • Margaret Harrison  - Director of Education Ministries - 355-1748, ext. 241
  • Jill Mieszala  - Coordinator of Child Care Ministries
  • Lynn Leitzen  - Director of Children's Music Ministries - 355-1748, ext. 249
  • Gaye Lynn Loufek  - Director of Youth Ministries - 355-1748, ext. 234; rglbhl@aol.com
  • Dan Wagner  - Director of Music - 355-1748, ext. 232
  • Bob Poland  - Business/Operations Manager - 355-1748, ext. 250
  • Phyllis Pepiot  - Office Manager - 355-1748, ext. 222; pepiot@peopleofgrace.org
  • Barb Ceruti  - Communications Director - 355-1748, ext. 240; gumcnotes@peoplefograce.org
  • Pam Riley  - Parish Nurse - 355-1748, ext. 229; pamelariley@gmail.com
  • Sharon Ferguson  - Administrative Aide to the Pastoral Staff - 355-1748, ext. 223; pastorcare@peopleofgrace.org
  • Nancy Staton - Principal Organist - 355-1748
  • Lynn Widup - Office Staff Support - 355-1748, ext. 243
  • Paul Grysh - Maintenance Supervisor - 355-1748, ext. 225; grysh@peopleofgrace.org
  • Kathy Sakats - Office Staff Support - 355-1748, ext. 243
  • Jill Hruska - Office Staff Support - 355-1748, ext. 243
Ministry Team Leaders

Board of Trustees--Steve Peters (Chair)- 305-9879, swplap@juno.com 
Church Council--John Bodine (Chair)- 429-7807, jbodine519@sbcglobal.net 
Lay Members of the Northern IL Conference--David Krumwiede, LuRay and Harold (alternate) Workman, Miriam Lehman, Harriet McCabe, Gaye Lynn Loufek
Committee on Lay Leadership--Bill Abe (Lay Leader)- 355-1030
Grace Church Foundation--Ginny Lacy (Chair)-420-7440 
Grace Concert Series--Jim Howard (Chair)- 527-9615 
Staff-Parish Relations--Robin Schmuckal (Chair)- 983-5762
Stewardship & Finance--Julie Kronbach (Chair)- 369-0503 
Treasurer--Bob Long- 967-0258
Financial Secretary--Matt Hambright- 226-9902
NOW Council--Julie Lichter (Chair)- 717-7815 
Education Ministry--Kathy Bessey (Chair)- 355-9618
Adult Education Council--Leslie Rogers (Chair)- 325-0169, ljkrogers@sbcglobal.net 
Children and Family Council--Ruth Wills (Chair)- 416-8344
Sunday School Ministry Team-- Kathy Bessey- 355-9618; Kendra Potts- 585-6438 (Co-chairs)
Family Ministry Team-- Linda Watkins (Chair)- 357-5724 
Young Adults--Christine and Josh Freeman  (Coordinators)- 416-8810
Older Adults--JoAnn Stuart (Over 50)- 983-9250; Winnie Graver (S.S.S.)- 769-6089 
Safe Sanctuary--Jill Ridder (Chair)- 961-5011 
Parent's Day Out--Claudia Hutchison (Director)- 983-6802, clodH25@aol.com 
Worship Ministry Team--Bev Michels (Chair)- 416-1766 
Chancel Ministry Team--Ellie Lindsay- 961-1251; Gail Lindsay- 369-1296 (Co-Chairs) 
Communion--Sandy Leedy- 357-0681; Dianne Calhoun- 369-1024 (Co-chairs) 
Fine Arts--Sue Schofield (Chair)- 778-9559
Sound/ Technical Team--Brian Fahs (Coordinator) 
Ushers--Pete Lindsay (Head Usher)- 961-1251 

Weddings--Judi Poland (Coordinator)- 357-6380 
Coffee Fellowship--John Ridder (Chair)- 961-5011 
Library Ministry Team--Treva Brashears- 416-0273; Marlene Atkins- 544-6426 (Co-chairs)  
Health & Wellness--Barb McCarthy (Chair)- 579-4588, s-bmccarthy@sbcglobal.net 
Stephen Ministry--Elaine Pauls (Chair)- 357-2078, elpauls@aol.com 
Grace Home Visitors--Elaine Pauls (Chair)- 357-2078, elpauls@aol.com 
Hunger Ministry Team--Catherine Page (Chair)- 420-8239, cpage46@yahoo.com 
Missions Ministry Team--Kathryn Hoffman- 915-6572; Linda Rings- 946-6335 (Co-chairs)  
PATH Ministry Team--Joan Stokely; Paul Carpenter (Co-chairs)
Commission on Religion & Race--Ralph Keiser (Chair)- 961-0869, ralphkeiser@sbcglobal.net 
Church & Society--Chris St. John (Chair)- 548-5737, cstjohn@wowway.com
Dinners for 8--Mike and Ann Walczak (Chairs)- 357-7751 
Higher Education and Ministry Team--Paula Helberg, Nadia Kanhai-Zamora, Harriet McCabe, Lee Hoekstra, Miriam Lehman 
Evangelism--Bob Plummer (Chair)- 961-3228 
Grace Lights--Marlene Atkins (Chair)- 544-6426 
St. Andrew Ministry--Landon Goad (Chair)- 420-1456  
Grace Guides--Laurie Chesla (Chair)- 369-4625  
Grace Greet, Eat, Meet--Liz Schmuckal- 983-5762; Teri Heyson- 357-7052 (Co-chairs)
Receptionist Ministry Team--Joan Williams (Coordinator)- 445-5082 
ChristCare Ministry Team--Carol Madalin (Equipper)- 416-3995
Fellowship of Christian Men--Bob Pacanowski (Chair)- 983-6031, Bobfod@aol.com 
United Methodist Women--Sandy Bray- 420-0923, braysnap@aol.com; Ruth Wills- 416-8644 (Co-Presidents) 
Youth Ministry Team--Gaye Lynn Loufek (Director)- rglbhl@aol.com; Joyce Stuart (Assistant); Melanie Andrew- 548-2663 (Representative) 
Youth Council-- Rick Loufek (Chairs)- 898-8986; Joyce Stuart (Assistant) 

 

 

Grace United Methodist Church - A People of Grace

Grace United Methodist Church
300 East Gartner Road
Naperville, IL 60540
630-355-1748
630-355-9359 (fax)

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