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Reverend Donna Hughes is a retired United Methodist Pastor having served churches and colleges for the past 30 years. While serving as the Director for Spirituality and Social Justice at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, she was the Interfaith Chaplain, diversity trainer and Spiritual Director for the College. She retired early in 2020 to travel full time out west with my husband, pulling a 5th wheel and seeing the sights with our two dogs. After some years away, they decided they missed their community in Carlisle, moved back, bought a house and have settled in. She is excited by serving an Open and Affirming congregation where her faith and passion for social justice can intersect.
She is an avid trail runner, work very part-time at a local running store, is interested in the Enneagram, is a trained spiritual director, loves retreat work, enjoys practicing yoga, going to the movies, reading, traveling and trying all kinds of interesting candy!
Mary Kelly and her spouse, the Reverend Eva O’Diam, have been members of Penbrook UCC since 2009, and stepped up to become president of the congregation in February 2024. Mary lends us her wisdom and experience, as we navigate a sometimes frightful world, helping to instill the welcoming vision voiced in our mission statement.
Jonathan Morgan serves as the Vice President of the congregation, bringing with him decades of service to all ages and backgrounds through his various jobs. He is an amateur actor and voiceover artist who has played in several local venues, and in his day job with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, educates Pennsylvanians about the dangers and consequences of underage and dangerous drinking. Jon and his wife Dana love their pets, and yours, and love to serve the community in various ways.
James Wheeler serves as treasurer, helping to guide discussions of stewardship in the increasingly complex world in which we serve. He has served in this role in some fashion since 2014. Outside the church, James works in Information Technology – serving as a contractor supporting a major state agencies IT systems. In all his spare time, James is a photographer, and sometimes a helper to his wife Robin, who owns Wheel of Light Studio in Halifax.
Mackenzie Weinhold is a lifelong member of Penbrook United Church of Christ. A recent college grad, she is not afraid to ask questions, to show love to those who would not seem to deserve it (the truth is, we all deserve it). She is quick to volunteer and initiate new ideas and projects, and is a valuable asset to this church community.
Pastor – Rev. Donna Hughes
President – Mary Kelly
Vice President – Jonathon Morgan
Treasurer – James Wheeler
Secretary – Mackenzie Weinhold
Choir Director – Faith Brown
Accompanist – Dawn Shertzer
Faith Formation – Becky Boone
Outreach – Tita Domingos
Resources – Kimberly Evanoff and David Salapa
Worship – Donna Bauserman and Ruth Dunnewold
Director – Susan Zitto
Treasurer – Richard Heiss
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