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Staff
We welcome our new interim pastor, the Rev. Eric Powell. Rev. Powell lives in his home town of Canonsburg, PA. Upon graduating from Canon-McMillan High School, Eric went to Messiah College, near Harrisburg, and graduated in 1982 with a degree in Biblical Literature. He then went on to Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia where he graduated with a Doctor of Ministry degree. He was ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1986. In 1992 he graduated from Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio with a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Counseling.
Rev. Powell has served congregations in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. He has also served various presbyteries as a committee member, chairperson of committees and member of councils, and takes an active part in the work of the whole Church. Presently, he serves on the Congregational Mission Unit of Beaver-Butler Presbytery. He enjoys teaching and preaching, and cares deeply for mission and evangelism. For almost 10 years now Eric has served as an Intentional Interim Pastor, helping congregations rediscover their own sense of calling and mission as they make the transition from the leadership of one installed pastor to another.
Rev. Powell has two children who have been out on their own for a couple of years now, yet live in the area-Sarah and Ian. Eric has a wide range of personal interests, most of which are centered in history and technology, especially pertaining to blacksmithing and narrow gauge steam railroads. He is an Eagle Scout, a member of several historial societies including the Sons of the American Revolution, is active in a fraternal organization, and enjoys ballroom dancing as well as the outdoors-though for the past several years what little free time he has has been dedicated to restoring his 70 year old house.
Rev. Powell looks forward to getting to know us and serve us during this time of renewal and transition. In addition to reaching him at the church, you may call him at his home: 724-743-3933 or email him at revdocpowell@verizon.net.
Patti has been on the staff of Ohio UP Church for 8 years. She leads weekly meetings for our Jr. & Sr. High youth, and plans service, worship, and fellowship activities with them. She is in charge of our monthly Fellowship evening activities. She has been a member of Ohio UP Church for 20 years. She is married to Ken, and has two adult children Melissa and Stefanie. In her free time she enjoys reading, shopping and trips to the beach.
Jeff Davis - Chancel Choir Director
Jeff is a lifelong member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church. He grew up participating in the Youth Choir and joined the Chancel Choir while in high school. Throughout this time, he also learned to play the saxophone and flute in the Hopewell School District Music Program. He had many musical and spiritual mentors in the church. These people, along with his high school music teachers, encouraged him to pursue further education in music at Westminster College as an Instrumental Music Major. During his senior year at Westminster, he directed the Eastbrook United Methodist Choir. Jeff also taught private woodwind lessons.
Jeff has continued to be involved with the Ohio U.P. Choir, while performing with several local rock-and-roll, blues, jazz and community bands as a saxophonist. He plays annually in local high school musicals as a member of the orchestra and as a featured soloist.
Jeff considers it an honor to direct such a fine group of Christian musicians as the Ohio U.P. Choir. He looks forward to growing with the choir through fellowship, faith and laughter.
Shirley Fluharty - Organist
Harriet Kulha - Treasurer
Judi joined the Ohio UP staff in August of 2009. She is a member of North Branch Presbyterian Church in Center Twp, where she currently serves on Session and teaches Sunday School. She is married to Steve and has three sons, all Eagle Scouts. Make sure you stop in and say hello when you visit the church during office hours, (8-1, M-F).
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